School Psychologist
RCM Health Care Services
- Salem, OR
- Permanent
- Full-time
The School Psychologist provides evaluation and support services to students in Early
Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education and/or who are eligible or may be eligible for
special education services.
Equity & Inclusion: This position requires an individual who demonstrates commitment to
equitable practices in education and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to
eliminating academic disparities among students that exist because of race, gender,
ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or family income.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform
some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.
? Prepares, organizes and maintains confidential files and students' records in accordance
with ESD, state and federal policies and guidelines.
? Provides a verbal and written report of test data and interpretation.
? Provides consultation services and/or in-services regarding learning, academic, self-
sufficiency, behavioral and other student needs.
? Makes recommendations for interventions with a preventative focus.
? Facilitates appropriate referral processes.
? Plans and implements service delivery models including individual, small group and
classroom settings and schedules in assigned schools and programs.
? Develops, selects and uses appropriate assessment tools and effectively interprets
results.
? Conducts initial and three-year intellectual assessment for students.
? Provides formal and informal assessment of behavior for students.
? Participates collaboratively on a team to determine eligibility and develop the IFSP/IEP.
? Communicates clearly and effectively in a variety of situations, including difficult ones,
with agency staff, district staff and the public.
? Participates in and/or provides consultation to Child Study Teams or school district pre-
referral systems.
? Pursues on-going professional growth and opportunities to maintain and improve skills.
? Provides trainings to staff members.
? Perform other duties as assigned.
? Other
? Communicates effectively with diverse populations in a culturally relevant and responsive
manner.
? Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional learning
? Creative problem-solving skills
? Creates a positive work environment by:
o Listening to understand diverse points of view
o Soliciting input from others and responding to the input
o Commitment to transparency and open communication while navigating areas of
constructive conflict and healthy tensions amongst all staff, students, and families
o Responding effectively to crisis situations
o Advocates for and models antiracism practices
o Able to articulate how systems and processes contribute to inequity
? Acts conscientiously by:
o Maintaining good attendance.
o Being punctual for all assigned activities.
o Notifying appropriate staff and others of absences and schedule changes in a
timely manner.
o Completes required paperwork in a specific time and manner.
? Follows Willamette ESD procedures, especially as outlined in the Staff Handbook, and
assists staff to do the same.
? Communicates clearly and effectively in a variety of situations, including difficult ones,
with school staff, agency staff, students, district staff, and the public.
? Maintains positive public relations; demonstrates