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Job Title: School Psychologist
Category: Certified/Licensed Student Support Specialists

Posting Date: April 2, 2024

Start Date: August 20, 2024

School Psychologist

Student Support Services Office

195 days, Probationary Contract

0.5 FTE

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled. Apply through gbsdjobs.com

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Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.

Qualifications: State of Oregon license required. May be TSPC Personnel Services license with School Psychologist K-12 endorsement or Board of Psychologist Examiners license.

Job Summary:

The job of "Psychologist" is done 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.

Essential Job Functions:

Assesses students' functional capabilities and home and/or classroom environment for the purpose of determining student's functional level and developing recommendations and/or placement
Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations, providing special education procedural information
Consults with students, parents and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school
Facilitates communication between students and/or parents with teachers and/or other personnel for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts
Participates in meetings for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding students' academic and/or behavioral goals
Facilitates meetings related to safety, risk harm and discipline (e.g. manifestation determination, functional behavior assessment, risk screenings, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding students' educational needs
Consults in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills
Guides the legal procedures for due process
Manages assigned special grants and/or projects for the purpose of ensuring that specifications (e.g. budget, reports, goals, etc.) are achieved
Participates 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
Prepares 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
Presents information on various topics related to area of professional expertise in psychology for the purpose of communicating information and gaining feedback on treatment issues
Researches 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
Supervises interns for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school's curriculum

Other Job Functions:

Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

Essential Job Requirements - Qualifications:

Experience Required: Prior job related experience.
Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
Skills to apply assessment instruments, intervene in crisis situations, provide counseling, interpret test data, communicate effectively, computer literacy.
Knowledge of assessment instruments and their application, relevant education codes, state and district policies.
Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, be flexible, have strong organizational skills, work under time constraints, work effectively with staff, parents, students and community, work independently. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling/keyboarding, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/visual accommodation.
Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Appropriate Credential, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability.

Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any educational programs, activities or employment. Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER