1.0 FTE Psychologist/Counselor beginning the 2026-2027 school year

Pullman School District 267 • Pullman, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide a full range of school psychological and counseling services to children, including screening and assessment, designing remedial educational programs, individual, and group counseling with students, school staff, parents, and outside agencies as appropriate. Function as a member and/or leader for the multidisciplinary team to determine the child's eligibility for special services, appropriate programming, and on-going progress.

Requirements

• Residency
• Educational Staff Associate Certificate (ESA)
• Possess or be eligible for a Washington State Certificate with school psychologist endorsement
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Successful experience with elementary/secondary-aged children with special needs

Nice To Haves

• Professional Educational Staff Associate Certificate (ESA)
• Possess or be eligible for a Washington State Certificate with a school counselor endorsement
• Experience as a school psychologist
• Knowledge of Washington State Administrative Codes (WACs) as they apply to special education
• Experience as a school counselor
• Experience as a classroom teacher
• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or other related field

Responsibilities

• Evaluate children who have been referred and determined to require an assessment/reassessment, including determining appropriate areas of assessment, selecting appropriate instruments, administering tests, observations and writing summary analysis reports which interpret the evaluation findings and provide program recommendations
• Administer and interpret a wide variety of education assessments
• Consult with teachers, parents, and other staff involved with students needing adaptations to facilitate improved performance and/or conduct in the classroom
• Provide individual and group counseling services for academic and social development to students and parents
• Assist the faculty to understand students and their behavior
• Work effectively with students who may experience academic, social, and/or behavioral challenges
• Implement guidance activities for greater understanding of self and others
• Serve or lead the Student Intervention Team to coordinate services for students
• Serve as a team leader at multi-disciplinary team meetings
• Serve as a liaison between the schools and outside community agencies and resources
• Coordinate building, district and state assessments
• Write, monitor, and coordinate all student 504 accommodation plans
• Assist in identification and/or development of interventions
• Assist in the transition process of students from one level to another
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessment; develop and monitor behavior and academic plans
• Provide leadership in maintaining required documentation for special education
• Coordinate highly capable student testing and program requirements with the highly capable services/program staff
• Practice strong organizational skills
• Meet timelines consistently
• Possess and practice strong interpersonal skills with a wide variety of people both inside and outside the organization (staff, parents, community members, other agencies)
• Be a positive team builder who works in a collaborative manner
• Meet multiple demands in pressure situations and maintain high levels of quality work
• Maintain confidentiality
• Communicate clearly, orally and in writing
• Regularly demonstrate professionalism in appearance, actions, decisions, and overall performance
• Work with minimal supervision and be flexible
• Perform other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor

Benefits

• Medical coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Dental coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Vision coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Life coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Long-term disability coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Retirement benefits are provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• Sick leave as per the collective bargaining agreement between the Pullman Education Association (PEA) and the Pullman School District.
• Emergency leave as per the collective bargaining agreement between the Pullman Education Association (PEA) and the Pullman School District.
• Personal leave as per the collective bargaining agreement between the Pullman Education Association (PEA) and the Pullman School District.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level