What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2018-2019 School Psychologist Pool position at MARYSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
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considered for this position, applicant must complete the
following prior to the job closing date.
- Add a cover letter
- Add certificate information and upload a copy of Valid WA Educational Staff Associate certificate with School Psychologist endorsement
- Add education information and upload a copy of at least your Bachelor transcript
- Add relevant experience for past 10 years
- Add 3 references (e.g. current supervisor, past supervisor(s), co-worker). NO PERSONAL REFERENCES ACCEPTED.
- Upload a resume – Include current and previous supervisor(s) contact information
- Complete Qualification Questions
Salary Schedule: MEA Bachelor & Master Base & TRI Schedules at http://www.msd25.org/employee-groups
Position
Summary:
The School Psychologist will consult
with instructional staff, parents, and students regarding the provision of
appropriate educational services for all students; will identify, assess,
evaluate, and make recommendations for educational placement of exceptional
children; will serve as liaison with medical, mental health, and educational
communities regarding student needs.
Minimum
Qualifications:
- Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certificate with School Psychologist endorsement
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Successful experience at appropriate grade level preferred
- Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferred
Desired
Skills:
- Knowledge of general and special education curriculum, instruction, and the mandates of educational reform in Washington State
- Knowledge of individual and group assessment techniques, data gathering, and statistical analysis
- Knowledge of current technology and computerized data management systems
- Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing the education of students with disabilities including IDEA and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
- Strong skills in oral and written communication.
- Strength in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and community agencies
Essential Job Functions:
This list
of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as
necessary. Depending upon individual
assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the
following duties:
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the special education process and the essential requirements with regard to PL 101-476 and WAC 392-172A
- Coordinate
sassessment of students referred to special education including pre-referral interventions and Professional Evaluation Group (PEG) assessment - Participate in the evaluation of students suspected of having a disability
- Participate as a member of the Professional Evaluation Group (PEG) in identifying students with disabilities as outlined in the Washington State Rules and Regulations for Students with Disabilities
- Express thoughts concisely, accurately and effectively, both orally and in writing
- Communicate test results to parents and school staff
- Complete clearly written and comprehensive reports which provide practical recommendations
- Facilitate data based team decision making, development of appropriate programs, determination of student placements, and monitor effectiveness of interventions
- Provide resources, training, support, and modeling of effective instructional strategies and methods to special and general education staff, students, and parents
- Work cooperatively to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community agencies.
- Manage timelines pursuant to WAC 392-172A-104. Submit all required paperwork within a timely manner, adhering to all federal, state and local laws and policies
- Provide direct counseling services to students in classroom, small groups, and individually
- Complete Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans as required
- Stay abreast of current trends in the profession and translate appropriate research to practical applications in the areas of counseling, curriculum, instruction, and assessment
- Maintain professional competence through continued education, training, and professional growth activities
- Model respect and honor the dignity of all students, staff, and parents
- Provide a safe, positive, and effective environment that reflects and facilitates learning
- Work cooperatively with parents, school staff, and administrators in providing direct and indirect services to students with disabilities
- Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours
- Professionally interact with students, staff, and public
- Establish and maintain professional contacts with students
- Comply with all district policies and procedures
- Comply with the Code of Professional Conduct
- Other duties as assigned
Marysville School District complies with all federal and Washington State rules and
regulations
and will provide equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicants
and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promotion
and training. Such equal employment
opportunity will be provided without discrimination with respect to race,
creed, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status,
sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital
status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use
of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to
school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth
groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic
society. The following employees have been designated to handle questions
and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights Coordinator - Gregg Kuehn, Risk Management Supervisor, gregg_kuehn@msd25.org, 360-965-0110; Title IX Officer - Jason Thompson, Deputy
Superintendent, Jason_thompson@msd25.org
, 360-965-0004; Section 504 Coordinator, Nancy Smith, Director of Categorical
Programs, nancy_smith@msd25.org, 360-965-0051; ADA Coordinator – Ginger Merkel, Executive
Director of Special Education, ginger_merkel@msd25.org,
360-965-0174. Address: 4220 80th
Street NE, Marysville, WA 98270. Website: www.msd25.org Marysville School District is a drug- and tobacco-free workplace.
