2026 - 27 SY 05-1.0 FTE School Psychologist

Bethel School District 52•Eugene, OR

About The Position

Bethel School District is seeking appropriately licensed candidates for a 0.5-1.0 FTE School Psychologist for the 2026-27 school year. The District seeks a dynamic individual to join the Student Services team. This position works closely with specialists, consultants, other District School Psychologists, and administrators. Candidates who are licensed or will have the ability to be licensed by Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission by the start of the 2026-2027 school year are encouraged to apply. We are actively recruiting the best candidates for teaching positions, especially those from non-traditional backgrounds. Bilingual and/or bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and will receive preferential consideration. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet all of the qualifications or do not currently possess a teaching license. If you have questions about teacher licensure, please contact Molly Lucas , HR Specialist, by email or phone 541.689.3280. About Bethel Bethel Schools are committed to creating safe, caring, mutually respectful environments where all students are honored and valued for their diverse cultural backgrounds, strengths and abilities in every instructional practice and school activity to support academic achievement and student success. With approximately 5,000 students in 9 schools, Bethel School District is committed to excellence in every aspect of its operation. Bethel is located in northwest Eugene in Oregon’s picturesque Willamette Valley. Approximately two hours south of Portland, Eugene is home to the University of Oregon and enjoys a mild climate, wonderful recreation opportunities and a welcoming atmosphere. The Bethel community is centered around its schools and has demonstrated a high degree of trust in the school district. A $99.3 million bond measure was approved in November 2020 with a 66% Yes vote. It is the largest bond in District history. This follows a $49.5 million bond in 2012 that was approved with a 73% Yes vote. Bethel School District employees are proud of being part of what is affectionately known as the Bethel Family. Job summary: School Psychologist: To serve as a specialized staff member in evaluating students’ academic skills, learning aptitudes, emotional development, adaptive behavior, and social skills.

Requirements

Possess an Oregon Teaching License valid for assignment by the start of the school year
Experience working with children, youth, and families in a counseling role
Culturally proficient skills and strategies

Nice To Haves

Bilingual candidates and candidates experienced in working with bilingual students and families will receive preferential consideration.

Responsibilities

Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, staff and community populations
Follow-up appropriately on all referrals for psycho-educational assessment services
Use a wide variety of assessment techniques to evaluate students’ academic skills, learning aptitudes, emotional development, adaptive behavior, and social skills
Integrate assessment data into a concise, organized, and educationally relevant evaluation report
Attend Student Support Team (SST) meetings, IEP meetings, eligibility planning meetings, eligibility meetings, and special education team meetings in assigned schools
Respond to questions from parents/guardians concerning the evaluation process and district procedures
Maintain accurate, complete and confidential records as required by federal and state law, district policy, and administrative regulations
Maintain compliance with state and federal rules for establishing special education eligibility and completing evaluations
Be knowledgeable about positive behavioral supports and the appropriate implementation of academic and behavioral intervention plans
Work harmoniously with others and communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents/guardians, and staff
Work as an active, contributing team member of school and district teams and to solve problems and create new opportunities
Facilitate and mediate difficult meetings where there are conflicting interests or opinions regarding special education services for individual students
Follow district and school policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines, and the provisions of the contract and exercises professional judgment when acting in the absence of a covering guideline or policy
Maintain unconditional positive regard for all students, staff, families, and colleagues
Fully support and implement Social Emotional Learning, encouraging students to build self-awareness, self-management and relationship skills
Understand and attend to the impacts of implicit bias in education and educational evaluations
Perform other duties as requested by the Student Services Director