School Psychologist

This position operates under the oversight of the Special Programs Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participate as a member of the Student Study Team or Response to Intervention at the schools to which the candidate is assigned
• Participate in evaluation of students to determine 504/special education eligibility and write evaluation reports
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (i.e. assessment reports, correspondence, for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information), in a timely manner
• Coordinates with community agencies including medical, judicial, social service and mental health services for the purpose of determining appropriate treatments, etc., to meet the needs of specific students
• Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments
• Work with classroom teachers and special educators to write behavior plans/programs for students who require this as part of their IEP or 504 accommodation plan
• Provide small group and/or one-one behavior services for students who require this as a related service on their IEPs or 504 accommodation plans
• Develop supportive interpersonal relationships with teachers and educational support staff
• Presents intervention philosophy to building staff, students and parents
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Hold an Oregon Personnel Services License - School Psychologist Endorsement
• Knowledge of federal and state special education laws
• Knowledge of current best practices in assessments and behavioral interventions
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students, parents, teachers, and administrators to provide an effective level of service
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and motivate peers
• Communicate clearly with students, teachers, administrators, parents and community
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams
• Ability to interpret and synthesize student data
• Demonstrated knowledge in a variety of educational assessments (i.e., behavior, intellectual, achievement)
• Strong written and oral communication skills