26/27- District- ESA School Psychologist (0.5 to 1.0 FTE)

Mercer Island School District 400•Mercer Island, WA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Special Services, and in cooperation with the appropriate district supervisors, teachers, parents, and students, assists with special education evaluations and recommendations within the educational setting.

Requirements

Be eligible for Conditional ESA Certificate according to OSPI's requirements
Must hold a bachelor's degree and submit official transcripts verifying degree
Must have completed all required course work for a master's or education specialist degree in psychology/school psychology
Must be enrolled in and have substantially completed a state-approved school psychologist preparation program ( Form 4026E-1 )
Must be participating in the required internship
Submission of fingerprints for a background check is required, if a valid certificate is not already on record
Knowledge of assessment and evaluation techniques
Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports (PBIS)
Knowledge of childhood social, emotional, physical, and academic development
Knowledge of Section 504, IDEA, and other state and federal regulations regarding the identification and placement of students in special education
Knowledge of community support resources and family service agencies
Knowledge of legal, ethical and professional issues in K-12 schools
Skills in managing and promoting positive student behavior
Skills and abilities in organization, flexible scheduling, time management, and record keeping
Ability to conduct, analyze, and effectively utilize a variety of assessment tools and techniques applicable to the student with learning, behavioral, neurological, emotional and other disabilities
Ability to collaborate, communicate effectively and problem solve with other professionals in a team setting
Ability to interact positively and effectively with parents, students, staff, and administrators
Ability to maintain confidentiality and high level of discretion.

Responsibilities

Manage incoming referrals and assessment procedures, monitors referrals, evaluations/re-evaluations to see that all related forms and information is gathered, considered and organized in the student confidential files
Evaluate students referred for student services in order to assist in the establishment of an IEP as appropriate.
Function as a case manager, coordinating the collection of all pertinent information in the special education evaluation process.
Document student deficits and their impact on the student’s educational performance, including interviews with parents, in order to provide appropriate services for the student.
Write accurate reports, state apparent needs and strengths of individual students, review psychological reports with a multi-disciplinary team, make recommendations for the student.
Participate as a multi-disciplinary team member to plan, implement, and evaluate the individual educational program.
Initiate and coordinate transmittal of records to appropriate parents or guardians and to staff to ensure compliance and in accordance with records retention guidelines.
Demonstrate positive relationship skills with students, parents, and district staff, maintaining ongoing and open communication, including ensuring that due process rights are explained in the family’s native language.
Implement and comply with District policies and procedures
Perform appropriate tasks as designated by the supervisor in relation to the responsibilities listed above