CURRENT IN-DISTRICT APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT QUALIFICATIONS AND A LETTER OF INTEREST TO:

RAINIER SD, HUMAN RESOURCES, PO BOX 98, RAINIER, WA 98576.

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:

COVER LETTER
RESUME
3 CERTIFICATED REFERENCE FORMS OR LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
TRANSCRIPTS
VALID WA STATE CERTIFICATE

POSITION: 10 hours per day, 4 days per week - 190 days

(5 days before school year, 5 days after school year)

BASE SALARY: $57,234 - $112,824

5 Enrichment Days: $1,589.70 - $3,133.90

ELIGIBLE BENEFITS: medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement, 12 sick leave days, 3 personal leave days

AFFILIATION: Rainier Education Association

SUMMARY:

Participates as a member of multidisciplinary team in the assessment and program evaluation for students to enable all students to function to their highest possible level within the educational system. Acts as a liaison with medical and community service providers on behalf of children and their families in the areas of mental health, behavior, social and emotional skills.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Conduct student observations, functional behavioral assessments, and facilitate behavior intervention plans.
Participate in activities that promote professional development for district initiatives as well as in the specialty field, and use clinical-educational research information to enhance services for students and families.
Facilitate and/or participate in department/special education meetings, manifestation determination meetings, FBA/BIP meetings, eligibility, evaluation, and placement meetings.
Work collaboratively with total district staff in an atmosphere of cooperation and collegiality.
Participate as a team member with responsibility for the identification, eligibility, and placement of students with disabilities under IDEA-B or Section 504.
Produce and maintain student records, including, but not limited to, special education reports, sensitive confidential records, behavioral data, assessment results, cumulative records, orders, and inventory, in a timely and orderly fashion.
Consult with families and community medical and social service agencies in coordinating services and home programs.
Adhere to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules, regulations and laws governing special education programs.
Administers standardized and/or supplemental assessments for the purpose of measuring the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children and/or determining eligibility for services in conformance with state and federal regulations.
Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g. evaluation/screening, IEPs, parent conferences, manifestation meetings, disciplinary proceedings, services with outside agencies, etc.) for the purpose of presenting evaluation results, developing behavior plans, and/or providing information in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Participates in eligibility meetings, IEP meetings, and disciplinary review meetings at various schools within the division, as needed.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters Degree in job-related area
Targeted, job-related education with study in job-related area. Expertise in word processing and willingness to learn the Special Education software system (currently IEP Online)
Strong coursework and background in evaluations, Washington State eligibility for Special Education services, and the laws and regulations governing IDEA-B, and Special Education services.

Certificates and Licenses:
- WA State ESA Certificate as School Psychologist

Continuing Education/Training:
- Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses

Clearances:
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
- WA State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Release

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Rainier School District provides equal opportunity for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promotion, and training. Such equal employment opportunity shall be provided without discrimination with respect to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, pregnancy, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a trained guide dog or service animal, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also provide equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

Inquiries concerning equal employment opportunity or the application of may be directed to:
- Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Kristin Robinson, robinsonk@rainier.wednet.edu, 360-446-2205, P.O. Box 98 Rainier, WA 98576
- Bilingual Programs & ADA Coordinator: Justin Gurnsey, gurnseyj@rainier.wednet.edu, 360-446-2205, P.O. Box 98 Rainier, WA 98576
- Section 504 Coordinator: John Beckman, beckmanj@rainier.wednet.edu, 360-446-2205, P.O. Box 98 Rainier, WA 98576

School Psychologist (2025-2026 School Year)