Special Services - Psychologist

Moses-Lake-School-District-161; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Moses Lake School District 161 is seeking a dedicated School Psychologist to join our special education team in Moses Lake, WA. The role involves screening, evaluation, counseling, and collaboration on IEPs with staff, parents, and external agencies.

The position requires a WA ESA school psychologist certificate or eligibility, with experience in educational settings and strong report-writing and communication skills. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are needed.

Qualifications

• Hold or qualify for Washington State ESA school psychologist certificate.
• May accept Substitute Emergency Certificate with a Bachelor’s in Psychology.
• Experience in school psychology.
• Know Washington state and federal laws relating to students with disabilities.
• Experience producing high quality written reports and professional correspondence.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Organizational skills and follow-through.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate referred children; select instruments, administer tests, write reports with recommendations.
• Participate on multidisciplinary team and IEP committee; contribute evaluation findings.
• Provide pre-referral intervention guidance and modifications in the classroom.
• Consult with parents, teachers, and staff regarding program and adaptations.
• Maintain and review data on students; monitor progress and effectiveness of services.
• Manage caseloads and resources to deliver school psychology services.
• Consult with principals, staff and parents on behavior management and special education design.
• Adhere to ethical standards and participate in professional development.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Written reports

Organization

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Washington ESA school psychologist certificate

Substitute Emergency Certificate (Bachelor’s in Psychology)

Job description

Special Services - Psychologist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5919802

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Salary & Benefits

POSITION POSTING

The Moses Lake School District is seeking a dedicated School Psychologist to join our dynamic and supportive special education team. We pride ourselves on creating a collaborative environment where staff feel connected and inspired to make a difference every day.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently hold or qualify for Washington State E.S.A. school psychologist certificate.
• Would accept a Substitute Emergency Certificate with a Bachelor’s in the field of Psychology.
• Successful experience working in the field of school psychology.
• Working knowledge of Washington state and federal laws relating to students with disabilities.
• Successful experience in an educational environment.
• 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 to follow through on tasks.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the district may find appropriate and acceptable.

DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES

• Provides a full range of school psychological services to children ages birth to 22, including screening and assessment, designing remedial educational programs, individual and group counseling with school staff, parents, and outside agencies as appropriate.
• Functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to determine the student’s eligibility for special services, appropriate programming, and on-going progress.
• Implement all procedures to meet compliance standards as outlined in WAC’s in concert with district procedures and due process forms.
• Conduct psycho-educational assessments and communicate the results to students, parents, and school personnel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Screen and evaluate referred children including selecting appropriate instruments, administering tests, observations, and writing reports which state the evaluation findings and provide for educational program recommendations.
• Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and the individualized education program (IEP) committee contributing evaluation findings and collaborating on the child’s educational plan.
• Provide collaborative consultation and documentation of results including assisting basic education staff with suggestions and implementation of pre-referral intervention strategies, and providing recommendations and modifications to assist basic education staff in working with special education students in the classroom setting.
• Consult with parents, teachers, and other appropriate staff regarding the child’s program and any adaptations/materials needed to facilitate improved performance in the classroom or at home.
• Maintain appropriate data on students to document current levels of performance and other pertinent information. Re-evaluate, as appropriate, to determine extent of progress and effectiveness of services.
• Establish and monitor the necessary caseloads, procedures, and resources to manage school psychologist services to students/staff, and work cooperatively to accomplish the goals of the IEP.
• Consult with principals, staff and parents concerning behavior management and/or design of specially designed instruction.
• Adhere to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules, regulations, and laws governing special education programs. Participate in activities that promote professional development and use clinical/educational research to enhance student services.
• Must have excellent attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Moses Lake School District #161 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged 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 Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX, Civil Rights, Affiliated Action officer, Michelle Musso, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837, [phone], [e-mail]; OR Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Samantha Burgess, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837, (509) 766- 2670, [e-mail].

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Samantha Burgess , Director of Special Services
• Special Services
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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