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School Psychologist 1.0 FTE
2021-22 School Year
Position Description
The School Psychologist is under the general supervision of the Director of Special Education and the direct supervision of the Principal or a designate of the assigned building. The School Psychologist evaluates referred students for eligibility recommendations and serves as a District consultant for psychological and behavioral support. The use of independent judgment and decision making is required in many matters not having established rules, regulations, policies or precedent.
Qualifications and Skills
Administers psychological and/or diagnostic tests to determine proper placement of referred students.
Collects data pertaining to the learning and behavioral characteristics of referred students.
Analyzes and interprets evaluation data to school personnel and parents.
Works with medical personnel and other support agencies to promote educational opportunities for students with special needs.
Member of school-based data and RTI teams.
Facilitates staffing and IEP meetings consistent with District guidelines and IDEA requirements.
Meets the South Lane School District Standards of Performance for Educators.
Has appropriate Oregon School Psychologist license.
Compensation
Salary will be determined by experience and degree level on the current 2021-22 licensed salary schedule.
Application Process
Applications are completed online at https://slane.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
This position is open until filled.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Chad Hamilton at 541-942-3381 ext. 115.
South Lane School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, parental or marital status, age, veterans’ status or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADA).
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