What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist (Grades K - 12) - Starting the 2025-2026 School Year position at KLAMATH FALLS CITY SCHOOLS?
Salary: Currently $49,638.36-$92,138.12 (DOE), plus 16% of KFEA base, still being negotiated for 2025-2026
Insurance: Generous Health, dental, and vision contribution from the district, currently up to $2202 (based upon family coverage), TBD for 2025-2026
PERS Retirement: The district assumes and pays the 6% average employee contribution to the Oregon PERS system.
Benefits to working at KFCS:
- Student loan forgiveness for those who qualify.
- Teacher mentoring program for teachers new to the profession.
- Opportunity to work with a diverse student population.
- District-supported child care is available.
Schedule:190 Days 3 days new teacher in-service
Kamath Falls City Schools Special Services Department is looking to expand and find additional colleagues who want to work with a supportive team in the Klamath Basin.
POSITION GOAL:
Provide assistance to KFCS schools and programs with psychological evaluations, instructional and behavioral consultation, crisis intervention, and staff development activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provide psychological assessments and written reports.
2. Provide consultation to teachers regarding instructional, behavioral, and social interventions.
3. Provide crisis intervention and short term counseling.
4. Provide staff development in-services concerning assessment, instruction, and intervention strategies.
5. Assist schools in multidisciplinary, IEP, placement, intervention, and other educational decisions.
6. Communicate clearly and appropriately and make independent decisions within established policies and procedures.
7. Establish and maintain positive, flexible, and cooperative relationships with district staff.
8. Prepare accountability records regarding services provided.
9. Participate in professional growth activities.
10. Comply with district rules and policies.
11. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
12. Perform job-related tasks as designated by supervisor.
Qualifications:
1. Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices School (TSPC) license with School Psychologist endorsement.
2. Master's degree in school/educational psychology from an accredited college or university.
Pre-employment requirements:
Employment for this position is contingent on clearance of the following:
__X__ Background Investigation
The district prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veterans’ status, or because of the perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veterans’ status of any other persons with whom the individual associates.
Salary : $49,638 - $92,138
