School Psychologist - Special Student Services - Clatsop County Schools

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. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.

We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below.

School Psychologist

Clatsop County School Districts - Astoria & Seaside

Special Student Services

Coordinator - SPED

Licensed Salary Schedule

0.90 FTE

In partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.

In alignment with the NWRESD's mission statement, this position provides consultation, assessment and intervention services to families, staff and children with disabilities within the ESD's specialized programs and support component school districts.

• Master's 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 Driver's License; available transportation and proof of auto insurance.

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
• Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations
• Confers regularly with immediate supervisor
• 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)
• Thorough knowledge of special education laws and procedures

• A. Participate in screening and/or the development of pre-referral interventions to determine response to intervention and whether further evaluation is needed.
• B. Function as a team member in the evaluation process.
• C. Assess referred children utilizing a broad range of assessment instruments and techniques.
• D. Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Family Service Plans and/or Individual Education Plans.
• E. Consult with parents, teachers, and other educational personnel to help them understand child development and how it affects learning and behavior.
• F. Provide consultation on the special education needs of children.
• G. Provide individual, group, or consultative services for referred children whose diagnosed needs would be addressed through behavioral interventions.
• H. Prepare and submit the required documentation on children with disabilities.
• I. 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.
• J. Attend staff, professional, and interagency meetings.
• K. Assist in conducting in-service training of ESD and local school district personnel and community members.
• L. Initiate and direct appropriate research that is approved in advance by the ESD.
• M. Keep abreast of new developments in the field.
• N. 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.
• O. Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• P. Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with staff and customers at all organizational levels.
• Q. Perform other job duties as assigned.

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. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve. Northwest Regional Education Service District is proud to be an antiracist, Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law. Northwest Regional Education Service District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures for individuals experiencing a disability.

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