What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at ESD 105?
Job Posting ID: 22
Location(s): ESD105
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Type: Non-Exempt
Posted Date: 01/15/2025
Deadline: 01/29/2025
Pay: $78,211.00 - $110,050.00
Hours per Day: 8:00:00
DETAILS
Status: 192 Work Day Calendar
Salary Range: $78,211 - $110,050
Salary Range: $78,211 - $110,050
JOB SUMMARY
The School Psychologist is a key member of the Educational Service District 105 team, responsible for supporting student learning, mental, behavioral health, and social development. Utilizing a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), this role emphasizes the identification, evaluation, placement, and ongoing monitoring of students potentially eligible for special education services. The psychologist will focus on problem-solving, data-based decision-making, and delivering evidence-based interventions, ensuring services meet the diverse needs of students and families.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
A. Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations using a variety of assessment tools to assess students' academic skills, cognitive abilities, and emotional/behavioral status.
B. Provide detailed, organized, and educationally relevant evaluation reports. C. Support each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
D. Offer direct interventions to students, focusing on teaching and supporting pro-social behaviors and providing counseling as needed.
E. Develop and facilitate workshops and training sessions for parents and educational staff on effective strategies to support student success.
F. Act as a liaison to community resources, enhancing support networks for students.
G. Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding special education eligibility and evaluation processes.
H. Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law and district policy.
I. Participate actively in school and district teams, contributing to problem-solving and the creation of new opportunities for student support.
J. Facilitate workshops and training for parents and educational staff.
K. Communicates effectively (both orally and in writing) and collaboratively with students, families and educational staff for the purpose of evaluating situations and solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
L. Integrates evaluation data into clear, organized and educationally relevant evaluation reports.
M. Participate in data team meetings, department meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions
N. Maintains records in an accurate and confidential manner consistent with applicable rules, policies and laws
O. Works as an active, contributing team member of school teams, regional teams, district teams and Student Services Department groups to solve problems and create new opportunities.
P. Works effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff and community populations, maintains accurate, complete and confidential records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations
B. Provide detailed, organized, and educationally relevant evaluation reports. C. Support each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
D. Offer direct interventions to students, focusing on teaching and supporting pro-social behaviors and providing counseling as needed.
E. Develop and facilitate workshops and training sessions for parents and educational staff on effective strategies to support student success.
F. Act as a liaison to community resources, enhancing support networks for students.
G. Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding special education eligibility and evaluation processes.
H. Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law and district policy.
I. Participate actively in school and district teams, contributing to problem-solving and the creation of new opportunities for student support.
J. Facilitate workshops and training for parents and educational staff.
K. Communicates effectively (both orally and in writing) and collaboratively with students, families and educational staff for the purpose of evaluating situations and solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
L. Integrates evaluation data into clear, organized and educationally relevant evaluation reports.
M. Participate in data team meetings, department meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions
N. Maintains records in an accurate and confidential manner consistent with applicable rules, policies and laws
O. Works as an active, contributing team member of school teams, regional teams, district teams and Student Services Department groups to solve problems and create new opportunities.
P. Works effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff and community populations, maintains accurate, complete and confidential records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
A. Perform other related duties as assigned.
B. Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
C. Attends meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information
D. Performs other duties as requested by the Special Education administrator and/or building administrator.
B. Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
C. Attends meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information
D. Performs other duties as requested by the Special Education administrator and/or building administrator.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment
- Ability to work with third party software, internet and email programs
- Ability to use a variety of assessment tools to assess academic skills, cognitive ability,
- psychological processing, adaptive and social skills, emotional/behavioral status
- Ability to drive between schools during the workday
- learning aptitudes, personality and emotional development, adaptive behavior, and social skills
- Ability to work with a wide diversity of individuals, work with a variety of data, and a variety of other staff members in other departments/schools and community
- Ability to integrate assessment data into a concise, organized and educationally relevant evaluation report
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and effectively manage multiple projects
- Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive material and information
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to analyze data with attention to detail
- Ability to organize and keep accurate records
- Demonstrate competency in word processing and spreadsheet software
- Ability to use pertinent software applications
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to problem solve data requiring independent interpretation of guidelines and systems
- Ability to attend to detail and follow projects through to completion with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, local laws, regulations, and policies that govern the public-school districts
- Ability to perform multiple technical tasks and to continually upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions
- Visual acuity and hearing are required for the delivery of assessment, intervention, and consultation services
- Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and work with multiple deadlines, a variety of people and personnel, and frequent interruptions
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks
Required Education and Experience
1. Master’s degree in psychology required.
2. Qualified applicants will hold or be eligible to obtain a valid School Psychologist license/certificate issued by Washington State
3. Eligible for Washington State ESA Certification.
1. Master’s degree in psychology required.
2. Qualified applicants will hold or be eligible to obtain a valid School Psychologist license/certificate issued by Washington State
3. Eligible for Washington State ESA Certification.
Preferred Education and Experience
1. Experience in behavioral instructional strategies and training.
2. School psychologists who hold the National Certification in School Psychology (NCSP) in addition to the required state certification/licensure, are encouraged to apply.
3. Safety Care or Right Response training.
1. Experience in behavioral instructional strategies and training.
2. School psychologists who hold the National Certification in School Psychology (NCSP) in addition to the required state certification/licensure, are encouraged to apply.
3. Safety Care or Right Response training.
Required Skills, Knowledge and or Abilities
1. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
2. Knowledgeable and willing to learn IEP platforms, such as IEPonline, Embrace, etc.
1. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
2. Knowledgeable and willing to learn IEP platforms, such as IEPonline, Embrace, etc.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following conditions:
- Significant: (i.e. sitting, talking, hearing, walking, vision, color vision, peripheral/depth perception, ability to adjust focus, grasping, handling paperwork, repetitive motion, use of personal computer, looking at a computer monitor, lifting up to 10 pounds)
- Frequent: (i.e. standing, bending, carrying; use of phone; use of copy machine)
- Occasional: (i.e. driving, lifting over 10 pounds up to 45 pounds, reaching above the shoulder, use of fax machine)
Significant - Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of time (5.5 hrs/day)
Frequent - Occupation requires this activity from 33% to 66% of time (2.5 to 5.5 hrs/day)
Occasional - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of time (0 to 2.5 hrs/day)
Frequent - Occupation requires this activity from 33% to 66% of time (2.5 to 5.5 hrs/day)
Occasional - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of time (0 to 2.5 hrs/day)
JOB STATEMENT
The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, the scope of responsibilities, and the physical demands, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of the work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Changes to the position description may be made at the discretion of the employer.
BENEFITS
Health Benefits - Positions anticipated to work 630 hours or more in a school calendar year are eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits. Benefits begin the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Retirement System - Anyone eligible to belong to the retirement system must pay into the retirement system. Deferred Compensation and Tax-Sheltered Annuities - These are available to all staff.
Annual/Vacation Leave
- Full-time, exempt staff earn two days per month. Less than full-time earn leave on a pro rata basis. Some positions may earn at a different rate per policy.
- Full-time non-exempt staff start earning 14 days per year up to two days per month based on length of service. Less than full-time earn leave on a pro rata basis.
Sick Leave - One day per month is earned for full-time employment. Less than full-time earn leave on a pro rata basis.
Holidays - Staff who are eligible for vacation are also eligible for paid holidays
Employee Assistant Program - An Employee Assistance Program is available to all staff
Salary : $78,211 - $110,050
