School Psychologist

School District #6 is located in the famous Rogue River Valley of Southern Oregon, nestled between the Cascade and Siskiyou Mountain ranges. The area abounds with opportunities - natural, theatrical, musical, educational and athletic. The entire school district is being restructured with an eye toward further improving our already excellent program. Our goal is to add innovative and energetic teachers who are committed equally to kids and to educational improvement and who want to be part of creative decision making.

POSITION: School Psychologist
BUILDING: District-Wide
POSITION START DATE: August, 2025


COMPENSATION and BENEFITS:

• $64,788.44 - $, depending upon approved accepted experience.
  
  Salary rates listed are based on . Salary Schedule for 2024-25 is TBD.
• Annual COLA pay increase (as negotiated with Oregon Education Association)
• Annual step pay increase awarded to eligible employees
• 6 paid holidays annually
• 10 paid sick leave days per year
• 2 paid personal leave days per year
• 3 paid personal leave deduct sub pay per year
• 5 paid bereavement leave days per year
• Up to $1,840 per month district-paid contribution toward full-family medical, dental and vision insurance
• $600. per month opt-out stipend for employees who demonstrate other health insurance coverage under a qualifying employer sponsored group medical plan (for full-time employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 6% district-paid contribution towards Oregon Public Employees Retirement System
• $50. per month employer match into a tax sheltered annuity when employee contributes $50. per month (after employee completes three years with the district)

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Provide assessment, consultation and behavior intervention strategies to students enrolled in or referred
to special education programs; collaborate with general and special education staff and parents, to identify
strategies, methods, and patterns of instructional support.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1.

Experience with Special Education leadership
2. Ability to communicate effectively
3. Willing to represent District at IEP meetings
4. Familiarity with Special Ed assessments
5. Background in Response to Interventions (RTI) and/or Multi-Tiered Support Services (MTSS)
6.

Experience with early childhood/elementary preferred
7. Oregon School Psychologist License

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
1. Complete Frontline application online
2. Complete resume’ of qualifications
3. (3) Letters of reference
4. Copy of appropriate Oregon License
5. Official transcripts upon hire

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Purpose:

Performs a variety of direct and indirect services to ensure provision of a free appropriate public education to students with disabilities. Works directly with students, school staff, building and district administrators to meet the educational goals of the district.

Reports to:

Principal

Nature of Work:

Supervision Exercised:
No direct supervision exercised.

Interface:
Primarily interfaces with students, school staff, parents, district administrators, local and state agencies and resources.

Essential Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following requirements and responsibilities satisfactorily. Any one employee, however, may not perform all duties listed and examples may not cover all duties an employee is expected to perform. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential requirements and responsibilities of the position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Administer criterion referenced tests for the purpose of daily tracking or programming.

Conduct extensive autism evaluation/training.

Conduct functional behavior assessments; develop and implement behavior intervention plans.

Conduct evaluations and analyze data and participate in eligibility decision making.

Design and implement educational/instructional programs (i.e. language, motor, academic and physical ed. programs), both directly and with educational assistants and classroom teachers, that meet the requirements of State and Federal law.

Design and implement behavioral and disciplinary programs.

Schedule, coordinate and monitor student programs.

Design and implement student self-help routines including (but not limited to) feeding, toileting, and mobility.

Collect data regarding students goals for IEPs (Individual Education Plans); consult with staff and parents on methods and materials as well as IEPs.

Educate staff regarding referrals process and characteristics of disabling situations as well as the requirements of student IEPs.

Maintain records as required by the district schedule, coordinate and monitor student programs and complete work within established timelines.

Conduct conferences and communicate with parents as necessary.

Work effectively and collaborate with the building administrator and work team or grade level.

Teach classes following District approved curriculum; correct assignments and grade students.

Maintain a confidential, non-preferential, non-judgmental manner towards the…