School Psychologist; FTE; Student Services; Probationary

Position Title: School Psychologist, 1.0 FTE;
Probationary

Site: Student Services

Target

Start Date:

August 24, 2026

FLSA: Exempt

Salary: Based on licensed salary schedule.  salary schedule (2026-27 salary schedule to be determined.)

Under the supervision of the Director of Student Services, this position is directly responsible for the psychological assessment of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral domains utilizing problem-solving and standardized evaluations. The School Psychologist monitors the completion of case study evaluations and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) conferences and problem-solving meetings designing systems, programs and services that maximize students' social, emotional, and educational success.

In collaboration with staff, families, students, and communities the school psychologist/behavior specialist promotes effective educational environments.

• 1. Evaluation technique reflects well-planned and effective methodology.
• 2. Develops and helps teachers implement instructional practices and strategies that include multiple methods of assessment, support student in meeting rigorous learning goals and engage and encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas.
• 3. Understand how learners grow and develop, recognizing variations within and across cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional and physical areas, diversity of cultures and communities; implement and insure a developmentally appropriate, challenging and high-standards learning environment.
• 4. Make objective, non-emotional, well-informed decisions regarding the welfare of students.
• 5. Improves professional skills through in-service workshops, district meetings, continuing education, etc.
• 6. Shows respect, consideration and fairness of students varying learning levels.
• 7. Meets needs of students with special interests, abilities, and learning differences.
• 8. Supports Creation of rigorous IEP goals.
• 9. Accurately administers and interprets assessments, evaluations, and provides written reports for such conditions as Intellectual Disability, Emotional Disturbance, Traumatic Brain Injury, Autism, and Other Health Impairments (OHI).
• 10. Update and maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development as required by school, district, state, and federal policies, regulations and laws.
• 11. Consults principal, specialist, other teachers in the school, and students in evaluating own plans, methods, and results.
• 12. Uses instruments and methods that effectively measure the students' attainment of goals.
• 13. Reviews student files to determine eligibility for existing students and Oregon eligibility for new students moving in from out-of-state.
• 14. Provides instructional consultation and intervention and short-term counseling.
• 15. Provides behavioral consultation and crisis intervention support, including assistance with writing; implementing; and monitoring of behavior plans, risk assessments, and functional behavior assessments.
• 16. Serves as a consultant for referrals and placement into separate special education classrooms.
• 17. Coaches school staff all aspects of MTSS including providing applicable resources.
• 18. Communicates effectively in a professionally appropriate manner with parents/guardians, colleagues, and students regarding student progress.
• 19. Assists teachers in the development and implementation of effective classroom management strategies, providing a safe, secure and respectful learning environment; communicate student behavior expectations in a positive manner; convey reminders, rules and expectations with consistency and equity, while recognizing the unique qualities and characteristics of the individual.
• 20. Regularly communicates with parents, students, colleagues, and supervisors in writing and verbally in a professionally appropriate manner.
• 21. Actively listens to concerns, problems or issues and formulates a professionally appropriate response which is aligned with the Ashland School District's core values.
• 22. Encourages and builds strong school to home and community partnerships to better serve the needs of all students in the Ashland School District.
• 23. Cooperates with and supports faculty members.
• 24. Assists schools with, and participates in, Individual Education Program (IEP), placement, intervention, and other educational meetings and decision processes.
• 25. Assumes necessary non-instructional responsibilities.
• 26. Provides complete data to the school and district administration as requested for management purposes.
• 27. Maintains accurate student records.
• 28. Is aware and appreciates cultural diversity and the importance of communication skills reflecting sensitivity to the feeling of all persons regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age or national origin.
• 29. Attends work regularly and is punctual.
• 30. Follows and maintains Knowledge of all applicable District policies and procedures.
• 31. Annually pass the…