School Psychologist Assistant/Intern

QUINCY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST ASSISTANT/INTERN

Supervisor: Director of Special Education

Salary Range: $27.17 - $29.88

Location / Assignment: Support Services
Conditions of Work 7 Hours/day 180 Day/Year

 
SUMMARY:

A psychologist assistant supports licensed psychologists by helping with administrative tasks, scheduling, documentation, data collection, and preparing materials for assessments or therapy sessions. They may also assist with client intake, maintain confidential records, and support the coordination of services while working under the supervision of a psychologist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 • Support the evaluation and assessment of students using various testing tools to determine eligibility for special education services.
• Collaborate with Support Services staff when looking at special education referrals.
• Participate in MTSS/referral team meetings when students are referred for special education testing.
• Maintain records accurately, and organize, set priorities, and coordinate required activities.
• Interpret data to provide usable academic and behavior strategies in the classroom setting.
• Ability to work with students in multi-aged groups.
• Ability to meet punctuality and attendance expectations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of data and information as necessary.
• Ability to develop and maintain high standards of performance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, community, and staff.
• Perform related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.
• Must have good human relations and interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to maintain
confidentiality, and show initiative when appropriate.
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies as well as district
/legal requirements
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.

QUALIFICATIONS:
•Knowledge of current assessment practices and instruments, including all disability categories preschool through high school

• Spaniish preferred

• Completed District application forms.
• A letter of interest.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• A resume

UNION AFFIILATION: 

This position is represented by Public School Employees of Washington

BENEFITS:

Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision life and long-term disability plans through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB).  Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Click here for more detailed information on benefits. https://www.qsd.wednet.edu/departments/human-resources/contracts

180-259 Day Employees- Paid leave benefits to include 10 sick days, 10 paid holidays, and 3 personal leave days.

260 Day Employee-Paid leave benefits to include a minimum of 12 sick days, 13 paid holiday and 3 personal leave days and a minimum of 10 days’ vacation after the first year.

*Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/hours per day.

 
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: 

• Ability to regularly walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

 PROCEDURE:

• Application Online at www.qsd.wednet.edu/
• Click on “Menu” and “Careers” and "Job Openings"
• All applications must be submitted online through the TalentEd system. For questions regarding the TalentEd system, please contact Velma Flores 509-787-4571.
• Note: Employment contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI
fingerprint criminal history background check, and School Board approval.

Quincy School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator: John Boyd, Superintendent, jboyd@qsd.wednet.edu, 119 J Street SW, Quincy, WA 98848, (509) 787-4571. Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Victoria Hodge, Special Programs Director, vhodge@qsd.wednet.edu, 119 J Street SW, Quincy, WA 98848, (509) 787-4571. Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Nik Bergman, Assistant Superintendent, nbergman@qsd.wednet.edu, 119 J Street SW, Quincy, WA 98848, (509) 787-4571.

Quincy School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Salary : $27 - $30