Impactful School Psychologist Student Success

School Psychologist - Special Student Services - St. Helens School District - 26/27 School Year

• Date Posted:
  5/22/2026
• Date Available:
  
  08/24/2026
• Closing Date:
  Priority Date 05/30/2026

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

In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description. At NWRESD, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job.

We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.
We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below.

Position Title:School Psychologist
Position Location: St. Helens School District
Department:Special Student Services
Reports To: Coordinator - SPED
FSLA Status:Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NWEA
Salary: Licensed Salary Schedule
FTE: 1.0 FTE
Days Per Year: 192

NW REGIONAL ESD'S 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:
In alignment with the NWRESD's mission statement, this position provides consultation, assessment and intervention services to families, staff and children with disabilities within the ESD's specialized programs and supports component school districts.

Qualification: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Master's degree, required, or higher degree
2. Current Oregon School Psychologist License through TSPC with appropriate endorsement(s); or ability to obtain license and endorsement within timeline specified by district.
3. Minimum two (2) years of school psychologist experience (any level) preferred
4. Valid Driver's License; available transportation and proof of auto insurance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
2. Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations
3. Confer regularly with immediate supervisor
4. Proficient in the use of computer and internet-based applications, including but not limited to email, internet software, Google Suite, and word processing (MS 1
Word)
5. Thorough knowledge of special education laws and procedures

Essential Functions
:
Include the following. Performs some or all of the following tasks. Other Duties may be assigned. The duties listed below are not inclusive, but characteristic of the type and level of work assigned for this position.

A. Participate in screening and/or the development of pre-referral interventions to determine response to intervention and whether further evaluation is needed.
B. Function as a team member in the evaluation process.
C. Assess referred children utilizing a broad range of assessment instruments and techniques.
D. Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Family Service Plans and/or Individual Education Plans.
E. Consult with parents, teachers, and other educational personnel to help them understand child development and how it affects learning and behavior.
F. Provide consultation on the special education needs of children.
G. Provide individual, group, or consultative services for referred children whose diagnosed needs would be addressed through behavioral interventions.
H. Prepare and submit the required documentation on children with disabilities.
I. 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.
J. Attend staff, professional, and interagency meetings.
K. Assist in conducting in-service training of ESD and local school district personnel and community members.
L. Initiate and direct appropriate research that is approved in advance by the ESD.
M. Keep abreast of new developments in the field.
N. 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…