Job Purpose Statement: The job of "Psychologist - School" is done for the purpose/s of providing information on student's functioning and recommendations regarding their successful transition to and from school; to develop, coordinate, and provide student assessment support to social services coordinators and classroom teachers as required for successful educational programming and classroom support.

Certificated Required Attachments:

Cover Letter
Resume
3 Certificated Reference Letters
Valid Washington State Certification

This is a one year only 1.0 FTE position.

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance benefits, as administered by the School Employees Benefit Board (SEBB). Final benefit eligibility to be determined at time of hire. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Department of Retirement Services (DRS) SERS plan (classified employees) or TERS plan (certificated employees), as well as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program. Employees will receive vacation leave, paid holidays and additional compensation beyond their base salary as outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
The Olympia School District is committed to increasing the diversity of staff in our schools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area.

Essential Job Functions:

Program Eligibility and Compliance: Act as the lead/coordinator for building-based Special Services Programs:

Services as chair of the multidisciplinary team (MDT)
Schedules, coordinates and conducts MD meetings
Coordinates referral, evaluation and re-evaluation processes for special education
Evaluates student's current level of intellectual functioning, potential social development, or academic performance in reading, math, written language and knowledge
Ensures program compliance
Acts as liaison among administrators, educators, parents and community service providers
Facilitates initial IEP meetings

IEP Management: Provide behavioral support and interventions:

Participates in or provides a continuum of behavioral interventions for students
Provides case management, consulting and/or direct services for students with social, emotional and behavioral problems
Observes student behavior in the classroom and other environments for purposes of evaluating and intervention
Assists in problem solving school-wide situations which affect student behavior and success
Designs and implements social skills development activities for students or groups of students.

Provides support for students and teachers in classrooms:

Participates in IEP and program development
Consults with teachers regarding management of programs for students with disabilities.
Serves as the transition coordinator for students entering and exiting the school

Classroom Interventions:

Makes program recommendations and recommendations for instructional strategies based on evaluation results
Helps develop service delivery systems based on student need
Provides and participates in staff development

Student and Family Support: Provides support for families:

Acts as student and family advocate
Conducts family support activities such as home visits, case management and referral for community services
Facilitates parent support and discussion groups
Assists family in identifying and getting access to needed resources
Meets with individual family members regarding social-emotional concerns.

Essential Job Requirements - Qualifications:

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
- Skills to communicate effectively, problem solve.
- Knowledge of curriculum, education code, district policies, problem solving methodology.
- Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, maintain and verify completeness of records, meet schedules and deadlines, communicate with persons of varied cultural and educational backgrounds, and communicate in oral and written form. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near visual acuity/visual accommodation.
Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, appropriate Credential including ESA and Washington State Teaching Certification as an Educational Staff Associate in School Psychology.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Olympia 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. Auxiliary aids and services will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Officer – James Whitehead, (360) 596-8545, jwhitehead@osd.wednet.edu; Executive Director of Elementary Education – Autumn Lara, (360) 596-8534, alara@osd.wednet.edu; Section 504 and ADA Coordinator (Students) – Ken Turcotte, (360) 596-7530, klturcotte@osd.wednet.edu; ADA Coordinator (Staff) – Starla Hoff, (360) 596-6185, shoff@osd.wednet.edu; Affirmative Action Officer and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator – Scott Niemann, (360) 596-6185, sniemann@osd.wednet.edu. Address: Knox Administrative Center, 111 Bethel St NE, Olympia, WA 98506.

The Olympia School District will provide reasonable Accommodations to enable persons with disabilities the opportunity to apply for open positions and to participate in District interview procedures. Persons with disabilities or are in need of translation services are asked to notify the Human Resources Office at least three days prior to the date on which the requested accommodation is needed. Human Resources Officer: Voice: (360) 596-6185 or TDD: (360) 596-7537 or FAX: 360-596-6181.

School Psychologist