POSITION #293-CRT-08-26

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Special Education

1.0 FTE, Continuing Contract

DESCRIPTION: Responsible for providing evaluation/re-evaluation services for students in the Wenatchee School District. Conduct individual assessments in areas of intellect, achievement, social and emotional adjustment for students who have been made a "Focus of Concern". Participate as a member of building student study teams. Consult with teachers regarding referral, instruction and behavior management of students. Communicate with colleagues and parents regarding test results, eligibility and program needs for children. Participate with specialists, paraeducators, parents, principals, teachers and other team members to design and implement appropriate services for students. Provide educational counseling services to identified students as determined by the team. Work with the team to ensure the coordination of interagency services to children and their families. Other related services.

QUALIFICATIONS: Washington State ESA certification with psychologist endorsement required. Current assessment skill training; ability to facilitate team meetings; team player; thorough understanding of WAC 392-172 (special education) and federal special education regulations; ability to communicate well with parents, staff, and students. Proven record meeting compliance issues and timelines. Knowledge/experience with RTI positive behavior supports. Experience using cognitive and achievement assessments as well as behavioral assessments to evaluate students referred; work with teams. Complete assignments on time; organized; good communication skills (verbal and written). Skilled advocate for students. Experience in school systems is preferred. May require prolonged sitting or standing. Attendance and punctuality are important functions for this position.

SCHEDULE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by the Wenatchee Education Association

BENEFITS: Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/health-benefits

Professional growth reimbursement, $1000/year for qualified expenses. Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave and 3 personal leave days. https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements

Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/FTE.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.

Disclosure Statement and Record Check: Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.

The Wenatchee School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, HIB Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Eric Anderson, Executive Director of Learning, Teaching, and Schools, Anderson.eric@wenatcheeschools.org, 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161

You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of your district’s nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your school or district office or view it online here: Policy 3210 and Procedure 3210P

El Distrito Escolar de Wenatchee no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión de género, identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o un animal de servicio y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Coordinador de Derechos Civiles, Oficial del Título IX, Coordinador de la Sección 504, Coordinador de Escuelas Inclusivas de Género y Cumplimiento de HIB: Eric Anderson, Director Ejecutivo de Escuelas, anderson.eric@wenatcheeschools.org, 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161

Puede denunciar la discriminación y el acoso discriminatorio a cualquier miembro del personal de la escuela o al Coordinador de Derechos Civiles del distrito, mencionado anteriormente. También tiene derecho a presentar una queja (ver más abajo). Para obtener una copia de la política y el procedimiento de no discriminación de su distrito, comuníquese con la escuela o la oficina del distrito o véala en línea aquí: Política 3210 y Procedimiento 3210P

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

293-CRT-08-26 School Psychologist