School Psychologist Pool

Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future. Our certificated staff are committed to engaging and supporting all students in learning.

They create learning environments that promote student autonomy, interaction, competence and choice, and use resources to meet diversity needs and provide reasonable accommodations. They believe that every student has the capacity to learn and promote high standards of learning for all students.

This posting is for a School Psychologist position in a pool. Applications are placed into an applicant pool for School Psychologists and may be used for direct hiring or advertised as individual positions. The school psychologist works under the direct supervision of the Director of Itinerant Support Services, working with students, teachers and families to support students in achieving the fullest potential educational experience from school.

The school psychologist assesses student skills, plans and provides academic and social‑emotional interventions.

• Leads multi‑disciplinary teams in completing evaluations to determine eligibility for special education services.
• Conducts comprehensive psycho‑educational evaluations of students for the purpose of special education eligibility or recommending courses of action to maximize learning and social‑emotional skills.
• Employs a strengths‑based approach to writing evaluation reports that meet state timelines and district guidelines, written to be easily understood by teachers and families.
• Conducts counseling activities according to district counseling program requirements and building needs, including classroom lessons and individual or small‑group counseling for students requiring supplemental support.
• Coordinates with administrators and teaching staff to familiarize stakeholders with psychological services.
• Serves as a resource and consultant on mental health and conducts in‑service programs as requested.
• Provides counseling to help students increase self‑awareness, self‑management, decision‑making, relationship skills, and social awareness.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge by attending seminars, workshops, professional meetings, conducting research, and maintaining professional affiliations.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate management of special education evaluation timelines, including initial referrals and triennial evaluations.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and families.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Itinerant Support Services. The above responsibilities are not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

• Knowledge of child psychology principles, assessment methods, behavior modification, and current developments in child psychology, including differentiated instruction based on student learning profiles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation for professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Ability to provide leadership with colleagues regarding areas of expertise.
• Strong assessment, analytical, and diagnostic skills.

Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate Certificate as a School Psychologist.

2025‑26 Salary Schedule Range: $83,305 through $148,226 (2026‑27 Salary Schedule not yet finalized). Placement on this salary schedule is determined by FTE and…