North Beach-School Psychologist (Part-Time)

Participates as a member of the IEP team in the assessment and program evaluation for students to enable all students to function to their highest possible level within the educational system. Acts as a liaison with medical and community service providers on behalf of children and their families in the areas of mental health, behavior, social and emotional skills.

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Participate as a member of the IEP team to plan interventions and monitor progress for students struggling with academics and/or behavior/social skills.
• Collaborate with other staff to develop effective, positive techniques for improving student behavior school-wide and targeted interventions for specific students.
• Conduct student observations, functional behavioral assessments, and facilitate behavior intervention plans.
• Provide training or direct support to staff or student when implementing individual student or classroom-based interventions, including practical data collection and analysis systems.
• Participate in activities that promote professional development for district initiative as well as in the specialty field, and use clinical-educational research information to enhance services for students and families.
• Facilitate and/or participate in staff meetings, planning events, department/special education meetings, manifestation determination meetings, FBA/BIP meetings, eligibility, evaluation, and placement meetings.
• Work collaboratively with total district staff in an atmosphere of cooperation and collegiality.
• Provide positive assistance and guidance to students.
• Participate as a team member with responsibility for identification, eligibility, and placement of students with disabilities under IDEA-B or Section 504.
• Produce and maintain student records, including, but not limited to special education reports, sensitive confidential records, behavioral data, assessment results, cumulative records, orders, and inventory, in a timely and orderly fashion.
• Consult with families and community medical and social service agencies in coordinating services and home programs.
• Adhere to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules, regulations and laws governing special education programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Washington State ESA Certificate.
• Must be flexible, possess outstanding communication and conceptual skills, a strong professional orientation, maintain appropriate and positive staff, family, and student relationships, and be willing to actively participate in a team environment.
• Demonstrate commitment to fostering a positive attitude with students, self, and others.
• Working knowledge assessments, progress monitoring, multi-tiered interventions, and data-based decision making.
• Working knowledge of a variety of research-based effective instructional and behavior strategies, including an emphasis on skills aimed at assisting students with special needs.
• Expertise in word processing and willingness to learn the Special Education software system (currently IEP Online).
• Strong coursework and background in evaluation, Washington State eligibility for Special Education services, and the laws and regulations governing IDEA-B, 504, and Special Education services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of new technology and an ability to incorporate into job skills.
• Willingness to participate in training as required by job demands.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Washington State Education Staff Associate Certification.
• Valid Washington Licensure for Psychology.
• Prefer training and/or experience in assessment, IEP development and program implementation.
• Expertise in word processing and willingness to learn the Special Education software system (currently IEP Online).
• Sound understanding of regulations governing special education.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Criminal background clearance.

BENEFIT SUMMARY: Employees may be benefit-eligible based upon hours worked/FTE for the following benefits:

• Insurance Benefits: The following plans are provided through School Emplooyees Benefits Board (SEBB):
• • Medical; Dental; Vision; Basic Life Insurance; and Long-Term Disability
  • Retirement Benefits: Provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
  • Paid Leave Benefits: Sick Leave; Vacation/Personal Leave; Holiday