School Psychologist (Full-time) at Elementary School

Centennial Sd 28J•Portland, OR

1d•$50,046 - $100,092

About The Position

The position of “Psychologist” is for the purpose/s of assessing students’ intellectual and mental functional levels; providing information for program development and student placement, developing behavior plans; and providing information on child development and/or issues on specific students to instructional personnel.

Requirements

Skills to apply assessment instruments, intervene in crisis situations, provide counseling, interpret test data, and communicate effectively.
Knowledge of assessment instruments and their application, relevant education codes, state and district policies.
Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, complete a case study and develop an individual education plan, be flexible, work under time constraints, work effectively with staff, parents, students and community, work independently.
Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/visual accommodation.
State of Oregon, Personnel Service License, School Psychologist and Criminal Justice Fingerprint clearance.
First aid card and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate.

Nice To Haves

Prior job related experience.

Responsibilities

Assess students’ functional capabilities and home and/or classroom environment for the purpose of determining student’s functional level and developing recommendations and/or placement.
Assist in Child Find activities within District’s community.
Consult with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for service and/or making recommendations.
Counsel students, parents and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school.
Facilitate communication between students and/or parents with teachers and/or other personnel for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
Facilitate meetings (e.g. IEP conferences, parent meetings, in-services, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding students’ functional goals.
Intervene in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
Participate in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.
Prepare documentation (e.g. evaluations, observations, progress, contacts with parents, teachers and outside professionals, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations and/or conveying information.
Present information on various topics related to area of professional expertise in psychology for the purpose of communicating information and gaining feedback on treatment issues.
Research resources and methods (i.e. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining appropriate approach for addressing students’ specific needs.
Supervise interns for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school’s curriculum.
Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.