School Psychologist

Chimacum School District; Chimacum (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Chimacum School District is seeking a School Psychologist to provide vital support services for students with disabilities. The role involves conducting evaluations, developing intervention plans, and collaborating with staff and parents to enhance educational outcomes. Ideal candidates will possess a master's degree and relevant state certifications.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master's degree in School Psychology.
• Must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Successful completion of all practicum and internship requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, consultation, and intervention services for students with disabilities.
• Conduct individual psychoeducational evaluations.
• Design appropriate academic and behavioral interventions.

Skills

Assessment

Consultation

Intervention

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree from an approved school psychology program

Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate Certification

Job description

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May 29, 2025

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

JOB TITLE: School Psychologist

School: CCP, CES & CJSHS

School Year: 2025-26

Reports to: Director of Special Services

Bargaining Unit: CEA

Status: Regularr

FTE: 1.0

Wage Range (Salaries are stated as an estimate only. Actual salary is confirmed only upon hire/job offer.)

$60,415 – $111,794 (DOE)

Note: Employees are paid the last working day of each month.

Position Summary

The school psychologist provides assessment, consultation, and intervention services for students that are suspected of, or have been identified as, having disabilities that adversely impact their educational performance and require specially designed instruction.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Case manage initial evaluations and reevaluations for special education.
• Conduct individual psychoeducational evaluations and observe and analyze the data relevant to individual students.
• Consult with parents, teachers, and other relevant staff members about educational and psychological characteristics and needs of their students.
• Consult with parents, teachers, and other relevant staff members to design appropriate, research-based academic and behavioral interventions for students with disabilities.
• Be informed of state and federal rules and regulations as they pertain to the education of students with disabilities.
• Consult with staff regarding special education law as it relates to qualification for special education services.
• Provide appropriate consultation and assistance in the development and maintenance of the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Participate in the development of functional behavioral assessments and behavior intervention plans for students with disabilities that have significant behavioral difficulties.
• Consult with district administrators about special education law as it relates to discipline and placement of special education students.
• Participate in manifestation determination meetings when a student with a disability has been suspended for more than 10 days in a school year.
• Recommend, along with other IEP team members, placements or programs designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Ability to obtain, clarify and exchange information.
• Communicate effective instructional strategies and interventions based on a syntheses of assessment data.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Act as a liaison with community family, service agencies and other support services.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multicultural and diverse socioeconomic setting.
• Remain current with advances in research regarding disabilities and appropriate interventions for those disabilities.
• Consult with private and public practitioners regarding students’ progress and development.
• Remain current with educational developments.
• Participate in developing in-service programs as requested by building personnel or the director of student support services.
• Interpret student support services programs to community, professional groups, and outside agencies.
• Use the results of evaluation and self-appraisal to improve job effectiveness.
• Obtain and maintain all licenses and certificates necessary to accomplish assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Collaborate with Special Education Team. Participate as a team member.
• Comply with district safety rules and regulations.
• Operate and maintain equipment as required; insure its safe and proper use; protect the district equipment and supplies against pilferage, loss, theft, or abuse.
• Maintain appropriate physical condition and health status necessary to perform duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintain grooming and attire appropriate to district standards; represent district in a professional and business-like manner.
• Additional duties may include: Small group Social and Emotional support, developing Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), support district wide MTSS system, respond to student behavior as needed.
  
  

Certification

• Master’s degree from an approved school psychology program
• Successful completion of all practicum and internship requirements
• Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate Certification
• Valid Washington State driver’s license
  
  

Physical And Environmental Requirements Of The Position

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, move about, hear and speak, and be visually observant of classroom behavior and learning activities.

The employee may occasionally lift, restrain, or move up to 100 pounds – most typically when required to intervene in student safety issues.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, or consistent with the subject being taught, but can be abnormally loud on occasion.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, temperature fluctuations, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals commonly used in instruction and/or cleaning. It may be expected that the individual could be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials during the course of their duties. The employee may be exposed to infectious disease as carried by students.

The employee may be required to travel on school owned or leased vehicles while supervising and assisting students.

Application Material Required

Go to https://www.csd49.org/Content2/employment-application to submit an online application. Complete online applications include: letter of interest, completed district application, resume, and three (3) letters of recommendation.

Questions regarding completion of application? Please contact:

Upuli Murray, Executive Assistant

[e-mail]

[phone]

Open Until Filled

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About Chimacum Schools

OUR PURPOSE

To be a caring community for courageous learners

OUR PROMISE

Every student is known by name, strength, and need, to inspire them to learn, dream, and become

Surrounded by farms and forests at the base of the Olympic Mountains and the edge of the Salish Sea, Chimacum Schools are the heart center of a proud and vibrant rural community. We offer a deeply rewarding work environment with dedicated colleagues, enriching professional development, community partnerships, and regionally competitive compensation.

Chimacum provides PreK-12 students engaging place-based and hands-on learning, opportunities for accelerated learning like College in the High School coursework, locally produced school lunches, and an invitation to educational innovation and support, among other amazing professional opportunities.

The Chimacum Promise to our community is Every student is known by name, strength, and need, and aspires to learn, dream, and become. We are deeply dedicated to authentic collaborative practices and not fads to meet our students’ needs in the classroom setting, regardless of their academic, social, or behavioral differences.

The district reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the district desires. This job description is illustrative and in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The job requirements are subject to change within the district’s sole discretion to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.

Chimacum School District Does Not Discriminate In Any Programs Or Activities On The Basis Of Sex, Race, Creed, Religion, Color, National Origin, Honorably Discharged Veteran Or Military Status, Sexual Orientation, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, The Presence Of Any Sensory, Mental, Or Physical 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

Chimacum School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical 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:

Civil Rights Coordinator: Stephanie McCleary, HR Director, 360.302.5894

Title IX Coordinator: Ryan Stevens, CJSHS Principal, 360.302.5905

HIB Compliance Officer: Ryan Stevens, CJSHS Principal, 360.302.5905

Section 504 Coordinator: Sarah Walker, CCP Principal, 360.302.5823

Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Sarah Walker, CCP Principal, 360.302.5823

Chimacum School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. Contact Sarah Walker at [phone] for information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs.

NOTE: All new employees are required to undergo a criminal history check via fingerprint cards with the Washington State Patrol and FBI. Employment is conditional pending a satisfactory background check.

Chimacum School District is a smoke and drug free workplace which includes nicotine delivering devices.

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