School Psychologist(s) - Sunnyside School

2024-2025 School Year

REQUIRED:  Must upload a copy of College Degree or College Transcript

Endorsement in School Psychology

POSITION TITLE: School Psychologist(s)

LOCATION: District

DATE POSTED: 01/25/2024

JOB NUMBER: 001-25-10

HOURS/DAYS: 7.0/180

Benefits: SEA Certificated Benefits

Sunnyside School District

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:  School Psychologist

REPORTS TO:  Building Principal/Special Education Director

UNIT CLASSIFICATION: Sunnyside Education Association

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The primary purpose of this position will be to provide appropriate psychological services to the students of the school district.  To provide these services through psychological evaluations and analysis, individual and group intervention, behavioral observations, and consultations; maintain a professional working relationship with other school personnel and community agencies to promote better educational programs and mental health.    

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*:

1. Assess referred students through appropriate testing and diagnostic practice.
2. Interpret testing results and implications to school staff, parents and students as needed.
3. Writes psychological reports and completes eligibility reports.
4. Determines through assessment or the Response to Intervention (RTI) process, the eligibility of students for special education services.
5. Contributes to the development of the Individualized Education Plans (IEP), including assessment of students and development of present levels of performance and IEP goals.
6. Makes eligibility recommendations for general and exceptional students as needed.
7. Organizes and leads multidisciplinary team meetings and assessments of referred students.
8. Maintains accurate case records on referred students.
9. Develops and offers recommendations to support students with challenges in and out of special education.
10. Conducts individual, group, or facilitative therapy for students who may benefit from such intervention.
11. Confers with teachers and parents through; a) conducting classroom observations and provide feedback; b) participating in Student Support Meetings; and c) assisting in collaborative problem-solving.
12. Makes recommendations regarding placement and program appropriate to individual students.
13. Serves as a consultant on mental health topics.
14. Attends staff, professional, and interagency meetings.
15. Assists with in-service training of school personnel as needed.
16. Responds to crisis situations to provide mental health support to students and staff.
17. Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
18. Keep current of new developments in the field of special education by reading journals and publications, attending professional society meeting and seminars, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field.
19. Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Daily work will be assigned and supervised by the building principal. Interacts regularly with various support staff, students, parents, and other district employees.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The daily work is performed in an office/classroom setting and at various sites within the district.  The job incumbent is often required to: stand or sit for prolonged periods; be exposed to computer display terminal for prolonged periods; and meet externally imposed and inflexible deadlines.  The incumbent is sometimes required to: be exposed to infectious diseases; and deal with distraught, angry, or hostile individuals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful job incumbents will demonstrate a level of knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed below.

Education and Experience

Masters Degree in Psychology

Valid Washington State  Education Staff Associate teaching certificate with an endorsement in School Psychology.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to work with students of diverse academic and behavioral needs.

Demonstrates skill in interviewing and conducting student counseling groups.

Demonstrates skill in psychological testing and evaluation.

Ability to analyze and interpret assessment results.

Knowledge of state and federal laws, district policies, and procedures regarding confidentiality and eligibility as they apply to special education.

Ability to relate in a positive manner to students, parents, teachers, principals, and community agents.

Critical thinking skills required.

Ability to attend to detail.

Sensitivity to cultural and language differences.

Ability to maintain accurate records.

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

May require the ability to produce accurate documents using word processing, spreadsheet, and database software on both Macintosh and PC computers.

Licenses/Special Requirements

One or more of the following credentials is required:

• Valid Washington State teaching certificate with an endorsement in School Psychology
• Valid Driver's License or photo identification
• Social Security Card
• WSP/FBI fingerprint/background clearance

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT:

Exempt.

EVALUATION:

Special Education Director