Job Summary :
This position helps students with the psycho-educational development, their abilities and potentials, and their social-emotional needs. Additionally, it helps students adjust to cultural and environment factors which influence learning and the adjustment process.
Required Qualifications :
- Washington State ESA certification as a School Psychologist
- Demonstrated successful leadership and managing qualities
- Working knowledge of rules, regulations, and laws dealing with special education
- Willingness to learn curriculum, education codes, and district policies
- Competency in assessment, data gathering, and interpreting techniques
- Successful experience establishing and carrying out behavior interventions systems
- Current knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, and regulation governing the education of children qualified for special education
- Working knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) best practices
- Knowledge of the identification process of special education students
- Ability to communicate effectively, possess awareness (for self and others), listen actively, be patient, incorporate humor / lightheartedness into work, be empathic, possess a growth mindset, and be customer-service oriented
- Ability to support the District's vision, mission, goals, and Culture Code including the belief that all students can succeed
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude
- Ability to team teach
- Familiarity with racial equity and inclusion frameworks
- Successful experience working with self-direction and a high degree of collaboration
- Ability to act in an ethical and confidential manner in all aspects of employment
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations
- Possession of organizational skills and flexibility to respond to changing student needs
- Ability to function in a calm, efficient, courteous manner under stress and to exercise careful judgment, confidentiality and tact in the performance of duties
Preferred (Not Required) Qualifications :
At least five years of successful special education teaching experienceAbility to speak SpanishSchool counseling or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst certificationActively participates in activities at the state and federal levelsExperience working with individuals from diverse backgroundsTraining in crisis management and / or threat assessmentEssential Functions :
Assesses, motivates, redirects, and interacts with students in a productive mannerProvides training / in-service on strategies for working with students with behavior problemsManages the day-to-day activities of paraprofessionals assigned to work with studentsObserves students experiencing behavioral issues and collaboratively designs and implements intervention strategiesCoordinates and collaborates with district and building staff and outside agenciesEvaluates, creates, and implements FBAs (functional behavior assessments), PBIPs (positive behavior intervention plans), and ERPs (emergency response protocols) for studentsParticipates in or facilitates school based Multi-disciplinary Team / Group of Qualified Professionals meetingsRecognizes individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needsKeeps current on special education pedagogy and applies this research to special education programsArticulates special education visions and goals to general education and special education staffAssists in developing and implementing Childfind activitiesCoordinates psychological and educational testing activities conducted for the purpose of special education eligibility determination as well as provides information supporting the development of appropriate educational programsProvides classroom support and intervention for students experiencing behavioral, social, and / or emotional behaviors that impact their educationProvides direct services and intervention for special needs students as required for their success including proactive strategies such as social skills education, individual student interventions, behavioral contractsDirectly assists classroom teachers with the ongoing management of special needs studentsAssists teachers with the design and implementation of solutions to classroom concerns focused upon the special need's students' populationServes as a member of the Student Support management team, IEP Teams, etc. as pertinent to the jobAssists with the development of instructional and / or behavioral goals and objectivesConducts family and / or family-student conferences set up to interpret student assessment resultsParticipates in curriculum development and implementation of special education servicesWorks to ensure that the appropriate menu of services is identified and implemented for identified K-12 studentsUses collaborative and evidenced-based approaches to assist in the creation of IEP's to ensure that students receive skills targeted to their areas of identified needDevelops staff capacity and family participation in data-based decision makingConfers, counsels, trains and assists site administrators and school staff regarding specialized procedures and requirementsResponds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) around aspects of special education servicesStays current on policies and laws related to special educationCompletes all documentation as required by law or prescribed by the Executive Director of Special Services, including but not limited to IEPs, assessment documents, and progress reportingAttends staff and other professional meetings as appropriate or directedUses and integrates technology for communication and instructionConducts testing, interpret results, and leads the multi-disciplinary team in the identification of special education studentsOther duties as assignedSalary : $58,524.50 - $119,550.80, depending on experience and qualifications
Work schedule : 1.0 FTE (186 days per school year)
Benefits : 12Sick leave and 3 personal leave days; health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance through SEBB ; State retirement through DRS ; other fringe benefits as allowed under the Centralia Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement .
Salary : $58,525 - $119,551
