SOESD - School Psychologist

The Southern Oregon Education Service District's psychological services department is seeking to expand and recruit additional colleagues who wish to work with a supportive team in the Rogue Valley, which has been voted one of the best places to live in America. Our team is supervised by a school psychologist administrator who supports NASP's Model for Comprehensive and Integrated School Psychological Services. Great Advocacy, Great People, Great Place to live. 190-day (academic year) contract. Full benefit package for half-time or above employment. Part-Time and/or Full-Time employment and internship options. We are a government agency that qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), so we welcome fresh out-of-school graduates and professionals who need a workplace that qualifies them to repay their student loans.

About SOESD

Southern Oregon ESD has locations in the Rogue Valley, and Grants Pass.

The Rogue Valley is the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, and fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Grants Pass is a beautiful river town with access to outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and rafting on the Rogue River. The city also boasts a lively downtown, a close-knit community, and a rich history.

For more information on living in the Rogue Valley, please see:

• Education: http://vimeo.com/5495231
• Cultural Opportunities: http://vimeo.com/5702777
• Recreational Opportunities: https://vimeo.com/5734731
• Health Care: https://vimeo.com/5510082
  
  

School Psychologist (Grades K -12)

POSITION GOAL: Provide assistance to assigned schools with psychological evaluations, instructional and behavioral consultation, crisis intervention, and staff development activities.

Essential Functions

• Provide psychological assessments and written reports.
• Provide consultation to teachers regarding instructional, behavioral, and social interventions.
• Provide crisis intervention and short-term counseling.
• Provide staff development in-services concerning assessment, instruction, and intervention strategies.
• Assist schools in multidisciplinary, IEP, placement, intervention, and other educational decisions.
• Communicate clearly and appropriately and make independent decisions within established policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain positive, flexible, and cooperative relationships with ESD and local district staff.
• Prepare accountability records regarding services provided.
• Participate in professional growth activities.
• Comply with local district and ESD rules and policies.
• Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
• Perform job-related tasks as designated by the supervisor.
  
  

Minimum Prerequisites

• Oregon Personnel Services license with School Psychologist endorsement.
• Master's degree in school/educational psychology from an accredited college or university.
  
  

LOCATION: In person, at assigned school(s).

LENGTH OF POSITION: .5-1.0 FTE / 190 days (academic year)

SALARY: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement: $62,576.96 to $107,893.12 annually for 2026-2027 school year.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Department Administrator

SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE And Over)

• Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to $2182.00 per month (family coverage) for health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
• Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including an additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
• 9 paid holidays, plus additional paid days off.
• A generous sick, vacation, and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.
  
  

Health Insurance

• OEBB MODA
• Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
• Monthly premium deducted pre-tax
  
  

Options

• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts – medical, day-care expenses
• Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
• 403(b)
• Mercy Flights Membership
  
  

The following physical requirements are essential functions of the School Psychologist:

• Stand/Walk: 1-4 Hrs./Day
• Sit/Sit on the Floor: 1-4 Hrs./Day
• Drive: 1-4 Hrs./Day
• Bending: Frequently
• Squat: Limited
• Climb Stairs: Occasionally
• Single Grasping: Frequently
• Pushing: Occasionally
• Pulling: Occasionally
• Fine Manipulation: Frequently
• Repetitive Foot Controls: Limited
• Lifting (less than 25 lbs.): Frequently
• Lifting (25-50 lbs.): Frequently
• Lifting (50-75 lbs.): Not At All
• Lifting (75-100 lbs.): Not At All
  
  

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws, including ORS Ch. 659, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.