K-12 School Psychologist - Elevate Evaluations & Support

Pho Prime, LLC; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Therapies Group in Tacoma, WA is seeking a School Psychologist to join our K–12 team. You will conduct psychoeducational evaluations, support eligibility determinations, and provide crisis intervention and mental health consultation within a collaborative school setting.

You will contribute to RTI/MTSS frameworks, work with SLPs, OTs, and other specialists, and ensure documentation complies with IDEA and state requirements. NASP guidelines preferred.

Qualifications

• Ed.S., Ph.D., or Psy.D. in School Psychology from NASP-approved or APA-accredited program
• NCSP credential from NASP; or active state certification/licence in good standing
• Active state school psychologist certification or license in good standing, or documented initiation of transfer prior to start date
• Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, psychoeducational evaluation methodology, and legal requirements for special education eligibility determination

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to assess cognitive ability, academic achievement, social-emotional functioning, and adaptive behavior using standardized instruments (WISC, WJ-IV, KTEA, BASC, Vineland, and others)
• Evaluate for eligibility categories including SLD, Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional Disturbance, and Other Health Impairment
• Write psychoeducational evaluation reports that are clinically rigorous, legally defensible, and clearly written for IEP team members, families, and administrators
• Lead or participate in eligibility determination meetings, translating assessment data into educational planning recommendations
• Conduct re-evaluations (triennials) within IDEA-required timelines
• Serve as a primary responder for student mental health crises, including suicidality, self-harm, acute behavioral escalation, and trauma-related presentations
• Conduct structured threat assessments for students who have made threats or exhibited behaviors of concern; develop and document safety plans
• Provide mental health consultation to teachers, parents, and school leaders on student social-emotional needs and appropriate referral pathways
• Support students with 504 plans for mental health-related accommodations alongside IEP students on your caseload
• Contribute to school-wide RTI/MTSS frameworks at Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 levels — including universal screening, progress monitoring, and problem-solving team participation
• Collaborate with school teams on early identification of students at risk for learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, or developmental concerns
• Support equitable referral practices and culturally responsive evaluation methodology to reduce bias in eligibility determination
• Partner with SLPs, OTs, PTs, BCBAs, mental health clinicians, and special education teachers as a core member of the multidisciplinary IEP team
• Communicate findings and recommendations to families in a way that is clear, respectful, and free of jargon
• Maintain accurate evaluation records, service logs, and eligibility documentation in compliance with IDEA and state requirements

Skills

Psychoeducation knowledge

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Ed.S./Ph.D./Psy.D. in School Psychology

NASP/APA credential knowledge

Tools

WISC

WJ-IV

KTEA

BASC

Vineland

Job description

Thrive Therapies Group in Tacoma, WA is seeking a School Psychologist to join our K–12 team. You will conduct psychoeducational evaluations, support eligibility determinations, and provide crisis intervention and mental health consultation within a collaborative school setting.

You will contribute to RTI/MTSS frameworks, work with SLPs, OTs, and other specialists, and ensure documentation complies with IDEA and state requirements. NASP guidelines preferred.