School Psychologist - Levi Anderson Learning Center Beaverton

Position Title: School Psychologist

Location: Levi Anderson Learning Center - Beaverton

Department: Social Emotional Learning Schools

Reports To: Principal

FSLA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: NWEA

Salary: Licensed Salary Schedule

FTE: 1.0 FTE - 8 hours per day

Days Per Year: 192

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

General Description: The school psychologist provides consultation, assessment, and intervention services to families, staff and children with disabilities within the ESD's specialized programs and supports component school districts.

• Masters degree, required or higher.
• Oregon Personnel Service License with School Psychologist endorsement, required.
• Minimum of two years school psychologist experience (any level) preferred.

• Thorough understanding of special education law and procedures.

• 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.
• Assist with 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 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 as agreed upon.
• Assist in conducting in-service training of ESD and local school district personnel and community members.
• Initiate and direct appropriate research which 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 duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Note:

The description contained herein reflects general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all‑inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

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 and we work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.

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