Centralia-School Psychologist; Special Ed. Dept

School Psychologist

Reports to:

Executive Director of Special Services |

Location:

Special Services | Bargaining Unit: CEA | FLSA Status:
Exempt

This position helps students with the psycho‑educational development, their abilities and potentials, and their social‑emotional needs. Additionally, it helps students adjust to cultural and environmental factors which influence learning and the adjustment process.

• Washington State ESA certification as a School Psychologist
• Demonstrated successful leadership and managing qualities
• Working knowledge of rules, regulations, and laws dealing with special education
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, parents, administration and support personnel
• Willingness to learn curriculum, education codes and district policies
• Competency in assessment, data gathering and interpreting techniques
• Successful experience establishing and carrying out behavior interventions systems
• Current knowledge of federal and state laws, rules and regulation governing the education of children qualified for special education
• Working knowledge of Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) best practices
• Knowledge of the identification process of special education students
• Ability to communicate effectively, possess awareness (for self and others), listen actively, be patient, incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work, be empathic, possess a growth mindset, and be customer‑service oriented
• Ability to support the District’s vision, mission, and goals including the belief that all students can succeed
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude
• Promotes collaboration between school administration, staff and parents for the purpose of maintaining effective, consistent and regular communication between all stakeholders
• Ability to team teach
• Familiarity with racial equity and inclusion frameworks
• Successful experience working with self‑direction and a high degree of collaboration
• Possession of organizational skills and flexibility to respond to changing student needs
• Ability to function in a calm, efficient, courteous manner under stress and to exercise careful judgment, confidentiality and tact in the performance of duties
• Ability to act in an ethical and confidential manner in all aspects of employment
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

• At least five years of successful special education teaching experience
• Ability to speak Spanish
• School counseling or Board‑Certified Behavior Analyst certification
• Actively participates in activities at the state and federal levels
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds
• Training in crisis management and/or threat assessment

• Assesses, motivates, redirects, and interacts with students in a productive manner.
• Provides training/in‑service on strategies for working with students with behavior problems.
• Manages the day‑to‑day activities of paraprofessionals assigned to work with students.
• Observes students experiencing behavioral issues and collaboratively designs and implements intervention strategies.
• Coordinates and collaborates with district and building staff and outside agencies.
• Evaluates, creates, and implements FBAs (functional behavior assessments), PBIPs (positive behavior intervention plans), and ERPs (emergency response protocols) for students.
• Assists in the planning and coordination of programs and services.
• Participates in or facilitates school‑based Multi‑disciplinary Team/Group of Qualified Professionals meetings.
• Recognizes individual student learning needs and develops strategies to address those needs.
• Keeps current on special education pedagogy and applies this research to special education programs.
• Articulates special education visions and goals to regular education and special education staff.
• Assists in developing and implementing Childfind activities.
• Demonstrates effective conflict resolution and problem‑solving skills.
• Coordinates psychological and educational testing activities conducted for the purpose of special education eligibility determination as well as provides…