School Psychologist

QUINCY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Supervisor: Director of Special Education
Salary Range: QEA Salary Schedule
Location / Assignment: Support Services

Conditions of Work: 180 days

SUMMARY:
To provide a range of psychological services to children 3-21, in conjunction with the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals. These services may include screening, assessments, evaluation for services, communicating results and working with teams to support individual student needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Assess students using various testing tools.
• Score, report and present evaluations and re-evaluations to IEP teams.
• Collaborate with Support Services staff when looking at special education referrals.
• Participate in evaluation meetings.
• Complete Manifestation Determinations when necessary.
• Keep assessment dates organized and have report meetings completed and turned in by due date for compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Washington State ESA certification for School Psychologist.
• Education and experience that demonstrates expertise in the field of special education assessment, evaluation and identification of current WAC’s
• Knowledge of SPED law, policies and procedures.
• Skill in data-collection, behavioral interventions, Functional Behavioral Assessments and Positive Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of data and information as necessary.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a range of personnel in the district and schools.
• Ability to organize, set priorities, and coordinate required activities.
• A complete job description is available upon request.

UNION AFFILIATION:

This position is represented by the Quincy Education Association

BENEFITS:

Health insurance benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability plans through the School Employees 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

Paid leave benefits include 12 day of sick leave and 3 personal leave days.

*Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/FTE.

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. • Be able to travel between school buildings within the Quincy School District.

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.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility.

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: Nik Bergman, Superintendent, nbergman@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: David Garza, Assistant Superintendent, dgarza@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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