School Psychologist

Position: School Psychologist starting the 26-27 School Year
1.0 FTE on a 190 day work calendar

Location:

Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties

Competitive

Salary and Benefits Package

Application process

Applications are available at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

A complete application consists of

• Online Application
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Three current letters of reference
• Copy of University Transcripts (Successful candidates will be required to provide official transcripts before completion of the hiring process)
• Copy of License

For any position where a degree is a mandatory requirement, the submission of transcripts is required.

• To promote fair consideration, applicants may redact (remove) the dates of attendance from their transcripts prior to submission.
• Official transcripts will be required from the selected candidate as a condition of employment.

Providing your dates of employment is voluntary in the initial application. Please note that the top candidates will be asked to provide additional information to complete the selection process before a final job offer is extended.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job; that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage a candidate's application, even if they don't believe they meet every one of the qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources .us

to discuss your application.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST - Special Education and Evaluation Services Program

Classification:
Licensed 190 day calendar

Reports to:

Special Education and Evaluation Services Director

FLSA Status:
Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW

This exciting and pivotal position is fundamental to the successful evaluation and consultation services offered to our districts. The varied and dynamic duties and responsibilities offer a wide variety of opportunities for professionals to practice. This role is critical for shaping the current and future researched based practices, evaluation systems and support offered by the ESD to our constituent districts.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Valid Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices (TSPC) School Psychologist license, or the ability to obtain, is required.

2. A Master's degree or higher from a NASP accredited school psychologist program and/or hold a current NCSP certificate.

3. Demonstrated successful experience in special education.

4. Demonstrated successful experience in cognitive, behavioral, and academic testing and related skills.

5. Such alternatives to certain above qualifications may apply as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent and/or Board of Directors.

GENERAL INFORMATION

This position has the following expectations and prerequisite abilities.

1. Promotion of equity and diversity in all settings and understanding and commitment to anti-racists principles.

2. Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA and adherence to the competent and ethical educator practices.

3. Maintain compliance with state and federal laws governing all aspects of our agency including ORS, OAR, IDEA, FOIA, and CIPA.

4. Exceptional prioritization of tasks, timely completion of work assignments, ability to take the initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.

5. Demonstrates respectful, flexible and effective teambuilding skills of cooperation, communication and active participation.

6. Present self and LBL in a professional manner including: in oral and written communication, professional disposition when working with others and maintaining professional dress standards.

7. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directives, find requested data and present in user-friendly formats for internal and public distribution.

8. Maintain regular attendance  punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.

9. Utilize teleservice platform to provide services to educators, students and district staff as directed.

10. Ability to lift, carry at least 25 pounds.

11. Ability to sit for extended periods of time in a vehicle or work setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, and duties associated with this position. The supervisor of this position may modify this list at any time it's deemed necessary.

Conduct individual evaluations in cognitive, behavioral, and academic areas as well as other areas that may be assigned.

2. Provide comprehensive written report of observations, assessment results, and recommendations within the standards established by the Education Evaluation and Consultation Center.

3. Consult with school personnel regarding individual student program needs

4. Consult with district personnel on MTSS, RtI and tiered intervention systems.

5. Assist districts in complying with federal special education law requirements including pre-referral and compliance.

6. Participate in professional research and improvement science practices to maintain up-to-date…