What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at Southern Oregon ESD?
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 is located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, 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.
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:
1. Provide psychological assessments and written reports.
2. Provide consultation to teachers regarding instructional, behavioral, and social interventions.
3. Provide crisis intervention and short-term counseling.
4. Provide staff development in-services concerning assessment, instruction, and intervention strategies.
5. Assist schools in multidisciplinary, IEP, placement, intervention, and other educational decisions.
6. Communicate clearly and appropriately and make independent decisions within established policies and procedures.
7. Establish and maintain positive, flexible, and cooperative relationships with ESD and local district staff.
8. Prepare accountability records regarding services provided.
9. Participate in professional growth activities.
10. Comply with local district and ESD rules and policies.
11. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
12. Perform job-related tasks as designated by the supervisor.
MINIMUM PREREQUISITES:
1. Oregon Personnel Services license with School Psychologist endorsement.
2. Master's degree in school/educational psychology from an accredited college or university.
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $62, $98,865.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $62,000 - $98,865