2026-27 School Psychologist Pool

Edmonds School District; United States; On-site; USD 83,305 - 148,226; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Retirement package

Paid sick and personal leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Edmonds School District is seeking applicants for School Psychologist roles to support student success. The position focuses on assessments, interventions, and collaboration with staff and families.

Qualified candidates must hold a Washington State School Psychologist Certificate and demonstrate knowledge in child psychology and effective communication skills. The role also involves providing counseling and promoting a strengths-based approach to student evaluations.

Attractive salary range between $83,305 and $148,226 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Understanding of current developments in child psychology.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation for performance growth.
• Experience in counseling activities for students needing support.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluations to determine eligibility for special education services.
• Conduct psychoeducational evaluations and recommend actions.
• Provide counseling to enhance students' self-awareness and social skills.

Skills

Knowledge of child psychology principles

Data analysis and action plan formulation

Effective communication with students and parents

Strong assessment and diagnostic skills

Education

Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate Certificate as a School Psychologist

Job description

About the District

Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals from different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future.

Our certificated staff are committed to engaging and supporting all students in learning. They create learning environments that promote student autonomy, interaction, competence and choice, and use all possible resources to meet the diverse needs of Edmonds students, making reasonable accommodations for individual cognitive, physical, emotional and social needs. Edmonds staff believe every student has the capacity to learn, and they promote high standards of learning for all while communicating these standards to all students.

About the Position

This posting is not for a specific position. Your application will be placed into an applicant pool for School Psychologists. When filling positions, the Hiring Administrator may hire directly from this pool or advertise individual positions. Pool applicants should also apply for individual postings.

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Itinerant Support Services, the school psychologist works with students, teachers and families to support students in achieving the fullest potential educational experience from school. The role involves assessing student skills, and planning and providing academic and social–emotional interventions.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Lead multi‑disciplinary teams in completing evaluations to determine eligibility for special education services.
• Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations of students for the purpose of special education eligibility and/or recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to maximize learning and social‑emotional skills.
• Employ a strengths‑based approach to writing evaluation reports that meet state timelines and district guidelines. Reports are written to be easily understood by teachers and families to better support the student's progress in general education.
• Conduct counseling activities according to district counseling program requirements and building needs. Activities may include classroom lessons and individual and small‑group counseling for students who require supplemental support to access and/or make progress in general education.
• Coordinate with administrators and other teaching staff to familiarize stakeholders with psychological services.
• Serve as a resource and consultant on mental health and conduct in‑service programs as requested.
• Provide counseling that leads each student to increase self‑awareness, self‑management, responsible decision‑making, relationship skills, and social awareness.
• Continue to acquire professional knowledge of current practices in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, conducting research, and/or maintaining professional affiliations.
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate management of special education evaluation timelines including initial referrals and triennial evaluations.
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and families.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Itinerant Support Services. The above responsibilities are not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of child psychology principles, assessment methods, behavior modification, and current developments in child psychology; knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning profiles.
• Knowledge of data systems, data analysis and formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to provide leadership with colleagues regarding areas of expertise and practice.
• Strong assessment, analytical and diagnostic skills.

Required Qualifications

Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate Certificate as a School Psychologist.

A complete application includes

Cover Letter, Resume, 2 Confidential Reference Surveys (forms will be automatically emailed to your references), 2 Letters of Recommendation, and Transcripts.
To move forward in the selection process your confidential reference forms must be completed by 11:00 p.m. on the closing date.

Salary

2025‑26 Salary Schedule Range: $83,305 through $148,226 (2026‑27 Salary Schedule not yet finalized). Placement on this salary schedule is determined by FTE and official documentation verifying educational level and certificated work experience and will be prorated for less than a full year and/or FTE.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package for eligible positions.

• Eligibility for health insurance is based on whether the employee is anticipated to be compensated at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). For the 2026‑27 school year a 0.5 FTE continuing contract position will meet that eligibility threshold. Eligibility for a non‑continuing contract position will be determined at the time of hire by counting the total anticipated compensated hours from the date of hire through the end of the non‑continuing contract. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Long‑term Disability, Life and AD+D Insurance and options for HSA, FSA and DCAP.
• Eligibility for retirement is based on whether the employee is anticipated to work at least 70 hours per month for 5 months during the school year. For the 2026‑27 school year a 0.6 FTE (either continuing or non‑continuing) meets that eligibility threshold.
• Most employees have a wide variety of supplemental benefits to take advantage of:
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Personal Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Deferred Compensation Plan
  • 403(b) Plans

Physical Requirements/Demands

The physical demands described here outline tasks required to perform the essential functions of this job. The district is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities in meeting these requirements.

While fulfilling the responsibilities of this job, the employee is expected to navigate various school and classroom environments. The role may involve assisting students who need physical support or exhibit challenging behaviors. The role requires communicating with others regularly. Tasks may include frequent manual work using hands or fingers, as well as occasional reaching, bending, or twisting. The position may require moving objects regularly weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Visual requirements include performing close‑range tasks and adjusting focus as necessary.

How to Apply

Complete all steps and submit an Employment Application through Edmonds School District on Applitrack.com. Please make sure to select the desired job vacancy in Step 4 of the application process. Due to the number of applications we receive, only candidates who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Edmonds School District does not discriminate in any program or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Title IX Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent, HR‑Payroll‑Benefits, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425‑431‑7023, [e-mail]
• Section 504 Coordinator: Jonathan Bell, Executive Director of Student Services, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425‑431‑7047, [e-mail]
• Civil Rights Compliance and ADA Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent, HR‑Payroll‑Benefits, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425‑431‑7023, [e-mail]