Centralia-School Psychologist; Sp.Ed

Reports to:

Executive Director of Special Services

Location:

Special Services (itinerant)

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
• 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, goals, and Culture Code including the belief that all students can succeed
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude
• 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 individuals 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
• Participates in or facilitates school based Multi‑disciplinary Team/Group of Qualified Professionals meetings
• Recognizes individual student learning needs and develop 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 general education and special education staff
• Assists in developing and implementing Childfind activities
• Coordinates psychological and educational testing activities conducted for the purpose of special education eligibility determination as well as provides information supporting the development of appropriate educational programs
• Provides classroom support and intervention for students experiencing behavioral, social, and/or emotional behaviors that impact their education
• Provides direct services and intervention for special needs students as required for their success including proactive strategies such as social skills education, individual…