School Psychologist

District Focus

North Wasco County School District ispleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants forthe position ofSchool Psychologist-District Wide. We are very proud of our District and the teachers administrators and support staff that provides the best education possible for the children of our community. Thank you for seeking this opportunity to be part of our team.

District Mission:Graduating all students to be college and career ready; challenging inspiring and empowering them to be healthy and productive citizens.

The Gorge Lifestyle:

The phrase Gorge Lifestyle alone speaks volumes. Located along the banks of the mighty Columbia River just 84 miles east of Portland The Dalles is the eastern gateway to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Outdoor enthusiasts find the Gorge to be a perfect environment to pursue wind snow and whitewater sports road and mountain biking hunting fishing hiking golf and more! Serving as a center of Native American trade for over 10000 years and the end of the Oregon Trail history buffs will find the area steeped in history and culture. The Dalles has a quaint and historic small town feel with a population just over 13000. Boasting a mere 14 inches of rain annually The Dalles is home to bountiful agricultural products including world-renowned cherries grapes and wheat. It is home to Columbia Gorge Community College which offers the first wind-power training program in the Pacific Northwest Googles Data Center numerous orchards vineyards wineries craft breweries and a thriving business community.

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Application Process: All application materials must be submitted electronically as part of your TalentEd/Recruit & Hire the following supplemental documents:

1. Letter of interest;
2. Current Resume;
3. Three (3) recent letters of reference
4. Copy of your Oregon Teaching License
5. Copy of Unofficial College Transcripts

SALARY:200 day contract

$97344 (non-PERS)

$103557 (PERS)

Job Purpose Statement/s:

The building level School Psychologist works under the direction of the Building Principal and the Director of job of School Psychologist is designed to provide for counseling psychological and assessment services at the building level 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.

Job Qualifications & Licensure:

• Masters Degree or higher degree(required)with a major in one or more of the following areas: Counseling Community Health and or Psychology.
• Valid Oregon Teaching License and endorsement(s) from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Oregon.
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with students parents and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with students parents and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds in English Spanish or other languages related to the job
• Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students staff or district patrons
• Ability to work harmoniously with others

Skills Knowledge and/or Abilities

• Bring an expertise and resource to RTI model around process and developing problem-solving practices that are most effective.
• Provide a leadership role in the development and implementation of school wide class and individual behavior and academic programs.
• Provide orientation and support to new students and families as well as students newly identified as in need of specific plans (i.e. Individual Education Plan (IEP) and 504).
• Work with school staff to identify students in need of support or development of social and emotional capacity and skills.
• Implement programs or services that support the school wide systems of behavior and instructional support (i.e. EBS and EBIS).
• Coordinate the school counseling and guidance program.
• Help coordinate and support special education service delivery.

Individual and Group Assessment

• Coordinate the schools assessment programs such as the DIBELS N-Nat NAEP and Oregon Statewide Assessment.
• Collaborate with principal and literacy specialist to lead the Effective Behavior and Instructional Support (EBIS) and Effective Behavior Support (EBS) processes.
• Coordinate with principal and special education specialists to implement Referral Management Team processes.
• Conduct and train and support staff in conducting functional behavior assessments and developing and implementing intervention plans.
• Conduct comprehensive psychological educational evaluations for special education purposes.

Planning and Placement

• Review records for new and transfer students.
• Coordinate placement and orientation of students.
• Oversee maintenance of student records; maintain records of counseling and psychological services.
• Assist principal in the development of schedules that allow for effective delivery of school services such as special classes music PE and lunch.

Program Implementation/Instruction

• Implement individual behavior plans; consult with and orient teachers to plans.
• Implement or assist in the implementation of guidance curricula including social skills safety and related curricula.
• Work directly with students families and staff to improve student behavior or emotional functioning.
• Interpret the results of functional behavior social-emotional or psychological assessment to families staff and the student as appropriate.
• Provide specially-designed instruction in the social emotional and behavioral realm as specified on IEPs.
• Participate in the development of IEPs.

Any offer of employment made by North Wasco County School District is contingent upon satisfactory results of:

1. Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under theFederalControlled Substances Act 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812.This includes but is not limited tomarijuana mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens amphetamines barbiturates or any other illegal drug or controlled substance except thosefederallyrecognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
2. Criminal history verification- a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.

Biligual/Bi-Cultural applicants are highly desirable and encouraged to apply.

Required Experience:

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