Tacoma, WA - School Psychologist

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Thrive School Psychologist you will conduct comprehensive psycho educational evaluations, contribute to eligibility determinations, provide crisis intervention and mental health consultation, and support RTI/MTSS frameworks within K–12 school settings. You are a full member of the community.

• Conduct comprehensive psycho educational evaluations to assess cognitive ability, academic achievement, social-emotional functioning, and adaptive behavior using standardized instruments (WISC, WJ-IV, KTEA, BASC, Vineland, and others)
• Evaluate for a range of eligibility categories including SLD, Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional Disturbance, and Other Health Impairment
• Write psycho educational evaluation reports that are clinically rigorous, legally defensible, and clearly written for IEP team members, families, and administrators
• Lead or participate in eligibility determination meetings, translating assessment data into educational planning recommendations
• Conduct re-evaluations (triennials) within IDEA-required timelines

• Serve as a primary responder for student mental health crises, including suicidality, self-harm, acute behavioral escalation, and trauma-related presentations
• Conduct structured threat assessments for students who have made threats or exhibited behaviors of concern; develop and document safety plans
• Provide mental health consultation to teachers, parents, and school leaders on student social-emotional needs and appropriate referral pathways
• Support students with 504 plans for mental health-related accommodations alongside IEP students on your caseload

• Contribute to school-wide RTI/MTSS frameworks at Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 levels — including universal screening, progress monitoring, and problem-solving team participation
• Collaborate with school teams on early identification of students at risk for learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, or developmental concerns
• Support equitable referral practices and culturally responsive evaluation methodology to reduce bias in eligibility determination

• Partner with SLPs, OTs, PTs, BCBAs, mental health clinicians, and special education teachers as a core member of the multidisciplinary IEP team
• Communicate findings and recommendations to families in a way that is clear, respectful, and free of jargon
• Maintain accurate evaluation records, service logs, and eligibility documentation in compliance with IDEA and state requirements

• Ed.S., Ph.D., or Psy.
  
  D. in School Psychology from a NASP-approved or APA-accredited program
• NCSP credential from NASP; or active state certification/license in good standing
• Active state school psychologist certification or license in good standing, or documented initiation of transfer prior to start date
• Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, psycho educational evaluation methodology, and legal requirements for special education eligibility determination

• 1+ years of school-based school psychology experience (internship year in a school setting counts)
• Training or experience in structured threat assessment
• Familiarity with culturally responsive evaluation practices and bilingual assessment methodology
• Experience with RTI/MTSS data systems and progress monitoring tools