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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This position is a rare opportunity to join an exciting team. The regional Educational Service District 171 (ESD 171) is seeking a dynamic team player interested in making an impact in the lives of district staff as the School Psychologist for multiple school districts within our ESD region. The School Psychologist provides a full range of school psychological services for ages 3-21 including screening and assessment; and designing remedial educational programs. Functions as a member and leader of the multidisciplinary team to determine a students eligibility for special services; appropriate programming; and on-going progress. Implements all procedures to meet compliance standards as outlined in the WACs in concert with ESD procedures and due process forms.
Qualifications
Required:
Currently hold or qualify for Washington ESA school psychologist certificate
Successful experience working in school psychology, counseling or related field
Demonstrated knowledge of the current literature, issues and technical skills of the field of school psychology
Working knowledge of Washington state and federal laws relating to students with disabilities
Successful experience in an educational environment
Knowledge and/or experience working with migrant/bilingual programs
Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality and easily-understood written reports, letters and other professional correspondence
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Demonstrated organizational skills and commitment of follow through on tasks
Preferred:
Masters degree in school psychology
5 years experience working as a school psychologist
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities:
Ability to work independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve objectives
Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and schedules, deal with frequent interruptions, and work as part of a team
Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated through the ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exceptionally high commitment to task accomplishment and flexibility in working hours and days
Application Procedure:
North Central ESD is accepting applications for this position on-line only. To access our on-line application please GO TO WWW.NCESD.ORG/JOBS
All completed packets must be submitted on-line and include:
Updated Resume
Cover Letter
Two Professional Letters of Recommendation (less than a year old)
Sexual Misconduct Form
