Chehalis-School Psychologist

This posting is for a 1.0 FTE School Psychologist for the 2024-25 school year. There are three (3) positions available.

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts
• 3 Certificated Reference forms and/or Letters
• Valid Washington State Certificate

The job of the School Psychologist is to use leadership and collaboration skills to promote data based analysis of student needs for additional support and the educational development of each student.

Performance  Responsibilities:

• Provide evidence of high, sincere interest in students, staff, families, community members, and academic programs of the schools
• Provide strong, capable leadership in areas of assignment
• Establish rapport, communicate and collaborate effectively with students, staff, families and community members
• Exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning
• Demonstrate effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Coordinate 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 to special education case managers
• Provide direct services and intervention for students receiving special education services as required for their success, including proactive strategies such as social skills education, individual student interventions, behavioral contracts, etc.
• Demonstrate commitment to students, staff, families, community members and the special education program
• Promote a safe, positive learning environment by developing trust, communication, and collaboration with students, staff, families and community members
• Provide structures and processes for data-based decision making to permit staff, students and families to participate as appropriate in developing and accomplishing individual education plans for students requiring special education, including supporting access to co-curricular programs for students based on their needs and interests
• Encourage staff development through problem solving and support for case managers
• Maintain proper credentials; continue professional preparation and advanced training; hold membership in professional organizations; participate and teach in workshops and seminars, when possible
• Communicate and cooperate with other special education staff to achieve district goals
• Assist with the development of instructional and/or behavioral goals and objectives
• Function as a case manager during multidisciplinary meetings and within assigned schools
• Conduct parent and/or parent-student conferences to interpret student assessment results
• Provide training/in-service on strategies for working with students with behavior problems
• Observe students with behavioral issues and design intervention strategies, such as Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, or individualized strategies, in collaboration with the case manager and other school staff
• Assume responsibility for coordinating and collaborating with district and building staff and outside agencies for medical documentation, transition services and professional collaboration
• Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs within the context of a building-level multidisciplinary team
• Keep abreast of special education trends and case law, and apply this research to district special education programs
• Articulate special education visions and goals to regular education and special education staff
• Assist in developing and implementing Childfind activities
• Use multiple student data elements to evaluate the educational needs of students, within established special education processes
• Actively participate in activities at the state and federal levels
• Give demonstrable effort toward improvement when needed
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Complete work at assigned workstation(s)
• Consistently deals with people in a courteous and professional manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Compensation and Benefits:
Employee Compensation and Benefits are outlined in the CEA Bargaining Agreement. See Article XIII Economic Provisions, Article VII Leaves, Appendix O.

The District complies with State Law regarding SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) and DRS (Washington State Department of Retirement Systems) eligibility and benefits. If eligible, SEBB benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSA), and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP). Retirement benefits, if eligible, may include membership in TRS retirement plans in addition to voluntary Deferred Compensation Program and 403(b) Annuity enrollments. Paid time off is also outlined in the CEA Bargaining Agreement.

 Additional Information:

Chehalis 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 or 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.

Chehalis School District offers classes in many career and technical education (CTE) program areas, including Agriculture, Business and Marketing, Family and Consumer Sciences, Skilled and Technical Sciences, Health Sciences and STEM. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.
The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, estado veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un Guía de perros entrenados o un animal de servicio y proporciona igual acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.
El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis ofrece clases en varias áreas con programas de educación vocacional y técnica (CTE), incluyendo Agricultura, Negocios y Mercadotecnia, Ciencias de la Familia y del Consumidor, Ciencias Técnicas y Calificadas, Ciencias de la Salud y STEM. La falta de dominio del idioma inglés no será una barrera para la admisión y participación en programas de educación profesional y técnica.
Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar las preguntas y quejas de supuestas discriminaciones:

Title IX Coordinator: Tommy Elder, 360-807-7235, telder@chehalisschools.org
Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Katie Howell, 360-807-7245, khowell@chehalisschools.org
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Debby Gregory, 360-807-7200, dgregory@chehalisschools.org
Career and Technical Education Coordinator: Mark Westley, 360-807-7235, mwestley@chehalisschools.org. Mailing address: 310 SW 16th Street, Chehalis, WA 98532.

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