School Psychologist Pool - 2026-2027 School Year

Salary: KEA Salary Schedule

Primary Purpose: The purpose of the position is to provide psychological services for those students referred to special education and considered to have a learning condition that can be alleviated more effectively if extraordinary resources are brought to bear on the student's needs. Representative DutiesPlans and organizes assessment teams; completes assessments for special education placement including procedures and instruments used, results obtained and apparent significance of findings as related to the student's instructional program and including assessments of the scholastic, physical, and adjustment skills and abilities of the student. Collects, with parents' approval for assessment, past and current information relevant to the reason why the student is focus of concern, including reports from teachers, counselors, medical doctors, and other professionals, results of individual intelligence tests, tests of visual-motor functioning, and group and individual tests of academic achievement. Collaborates with teachers, parents, and school staff regarding learning, social, and behavioral problems and assist others in understanding child development and its relationship to learning and behavior; assists in solving conflicts and problems related to learning and adjustment. Interprets to parents the special education program, the goals for the student in an educational setting, and obtains parent permission for program placement; explains other alternatives as needed. Prepares reports and other documents on assessments and referrals to comply with state and federal regulations. Assists in the annual review and placement for children enrolled in special education programs; advises, consults, and cooperates with the director of special education on all significant matters relating to the performance of assigned duties. Conducts research on district special education programs and interprets the findings. Other Job DutiesServes as liaison with various community support agencies as needed. Prepares a variety of reports as necessary. Chairs or serves on a variety of committees and works on special projects as assigned. Serves as member of the special education team of the school and district; performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must demonstrate a successful level of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below: Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques of psychology as it relates to school age children. Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, and procedures governing the use of psychological assessments for students. Knowledge of child and adolescent behavior. Ability to provide psychological assessments for students. Ability to produce accurate records and reports. Ability to make independent decisions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, and others as needed. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to analyze and synthesize data. Ability to make independent decisions. Ability to learn and operate a variety of software programs. Ability to organize and coordinate workload. Ability to be flexible and adaptable.

Education and Experience: Master's degree in psychology or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work and to meet certification requirements. Allowable Substitutions: N/ALicensing and Certification: Valid Washington State certification as a school psychologist. Evaluation: Evaluation responsibilities are assigned to the director of special education or school principal.

Working Conditions: The daily activities are performed in a school setting. There is a high level of interaction with students. The work may require moving, lifting, and storing of materials and equipment. Frequent interruptions occur and visual and mental concentration on details and precision is required. The psychologist may be exposed to infectious diseases and biohazards. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Kent School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Division of Human Resources.