School Psychologist

School Psychologist – School District #6

• Type:
  Special Education
• Date Posted: 6/10/2025
• Location:
  
  District‑Wide
• Position
  
  Start Date:
  
  August 2025
• Date Available:
  
  August 2025
• Job

• $64,788.44 – $, depending upon approved experience (2023‑2024 rates; 2024‑25 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 days with 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 with qualifying employer‑sponsored coverage (full‑time)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 6% district‑paid contribution toward Oregon Public Employees Retirement System
• $50 per month employer match into a tax‑sheltered annuity after three years (upon employee contribution)

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.

• Administer criterion‑referenced tests for daily tracking or programming.
• Conduct extensive autism evaluation and training.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments; develop and implement behavior intervention plans.
• Conduct evaluations, analyze data and participate in eligibility decision making.
• Design and implement educational/instructional programs (i.e., language, motor, academic and physical education), both directly and with assistants and classroom teachers, that meet 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 feeding, toileting and mobility.
• Collect data on student IEP goals; consult with staff and parents on methods, materials and IEPs.
• Educate staff regarding referrals process and characteristics of disabling situations and the IEP requirements.
• Maintain records per district schedule, coordinate and monitor programs, and complete work within timelines.
• Conduct conferences and communicate with parents as necessary.
• Work effectively with building administrators and work teams or grade levels.
• Teach classes following district‑approved curriculum; correct assignments and grade students.
• Maintain a confidential, non‑preference, non‑judgmental manner toward students, staff, and program.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, staff and the general public.

• Current TSPC licensure.
• Understanding and compliance with Oregon Teacher Standards of Competent and Ethical Performance.
• Experience in mentoring, cognitive coaching or equivalent desired.
• Extensive experience working with students with cognitive impairments and a variety of other students.
• Knowledge of PBIS and RTI.
• Experience in various managerial and instructional methodologies.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Understanding of current education theory, practice and trends; knowledge and experience in instructional strategies.
• Ability to effectively deal with students and parents in often difficult circumstances.
• Effective classroom management techniques.
• Mental acuity, processing skills, and memory to track and meet deadlines and responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain composure under stress and manage emotionally challenging interactions with staff, students, and parents.
• Oregon School Psychologist license.
• Experience with Special Education leadership.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Willingness to represent the district at IEP meetings.
• Familiarity with Special Education assessments.
• Background in RTI and/or MTSS.
• Experience with early childhood or elementary education preferred.

• Reasoning Ability
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
  • Ability…