School Psychologist

Location: District Wide

Salary: Depends on Experience – Based on State Certificated Salary Scale

Closing Date: Open Until Filled Employment Date: August 2024

This Position is Represented by the Union

In-house posting

Minimum Qualifications:

• Holds a valid degree from an accredited college or university (School Psychology, or related field.)
• Hold or be eligible to hold a Washington state ESA school psychologist certificate
• Successful completion of a criminal history fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with psychologist services in a school setting.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Special Education law and evaluation requirements
• Experience administering and interpreting cognitive and behavioral assessments in order to determine eligibility for Special Education
• Demonstrate good communication skills, sound judgment, and appropriate and positive relations with children and families.
• Possesses effective organizational skills and able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic, is trustworthy and has the ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work with a diverse population.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides a full range of school psychological services to children ages 0-21, including screening and assessment, designing remedial educational programs, and individual and group counseling
• Provide comprehensive evaluation of students including academic and behavioral tracking as an intervention team member and provide comprehensive services to students by applying a wide range of assessment methods, evaluation procedures and intervention strategies.
• Determine eligibility of children with disabilities
• The School Psychologist participates as a member of the education team to determine the student's eligibility for special services and evaluates learning environments to meet IEP/IFSP goals and objectives
• Collaborate with a team in developing educational interventions and assessing student behavioral needs and related services.
• Model and provide training to staff and students in de-escalation/re-stabilization, problem-solving strategies, and effective communications.
• Facilitate small group interactions. Provide an environment that allows students to build on social/behavioral skills
• Provide written reports and documents in a timely manner.
• Work as a liaison between parents, community and school.
• Be a resource person and consultant for the development of student behavior modification plans.
• Ability to work assigned hours, and travel between schools as needed
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education

Internal applicants may submit a Letter of Interest and supporting information to the District Office.

All other applicants should complete the on-line application process linked to the job posting under the Employment Opportunities link at https://www.cfsd401.org/home. Paper application available upon request. Contact: Tracey Rascon, HR Secretary (360) 780-6537 or trascon@cfsd401.org

Cape Flattery 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 employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator - Title IX Officer - Section 504/ADA

Compliance Coordinator Superintendent Michelle Parkin, mparkin@csfd401.org, PO Box 109, Sekiu, WA 98381, (360) 780-6531

Shift Type Full-Time

Salary Range

Salary Code Per CFEA Salary Schedule

Job Category Certificated

Location District Wide

Posting Status Active