School Psychologist - Early Learning - Eval Team - 26/27 School Year

About the role

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. As an antiracist organization, we work to understand how racial ideology impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Participate in screening and/or the development of pre-referral interventions to determine response to intervention and whether further evaluation is needed.
• Function as a team member in the evaluation process.
• Assess referred children utilizing a broad range of assessment instruments and techniques.
• Aid in the development and implementation of Individual Family Service Plans and/or Individual Education Plans.
• Consult with parents, teachers, and other educational personnel to help them understand child development and how it affects learning and behavior.
• Provide consultation on the special education needs of children.
• Provide individual, group, or consultative services for referred children whose diagnosed needs would be addressed through behavioral interventions.
• Prepare and submit the required documentation on children with disabilities.
• Cooperate with and develop collaborative relationships with personnel of mental health, community health, and other state and local agencies serving and supporting children with special needs.
• Prepare forms as requested by outside agencies.
• Attend staff, professional, and interagency meetings.
• Assist in conducting in-service training of ESD and local school district personnel and community members.
• Initiate and direct appropriate research that is approved in advance by the ESD.
• Keep abreast of new developments in the field.
• Initiate and direct a responsible route of travel; provide supervisor, team members, and special education secretary with access to weekly schedule and complete report of contacts and mileage forms by designated timelines.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with staff and customers at all organizational levels.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Masters degree, required, or higher degree
• Current Oregon School Psychologist License through TSPC with appropriate endorsement(s); or ability to obtain license and endorsement within timeline specified by district
• Minimum two (2) years of school psychologist experience (any level) preferred
• Valid Drivers License; available transportation and proof of auto insurance

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
• Exhibit professionalism and effective human relations
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor
• Be proficient in the use of computer and internet-based applications, including but not limited to email, internet software, Google Suite, and word processing (MS Word)
• Hold thorough knowledge of special education laws and procedures

Skills

• Knowledge of special education laws and procedures
• Proficiency in computer and internet-based applications

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Licensed Salary Schedule FTE: 1.0 FTE

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified