Psychologist

Salary: $56,441.00 - $110,633.00 Annually
Location : Sequim, WA
Job Type: Certificated
Job Number: TBD
Building: District Office
Department: Learning Support Services
Opening Date: 04/18/2023
About
The Sequim School District welcomes your application for School Psychologist for the 2023-2024 School Year. We are accepting applications for anticipated need only.
ABOUT SEQUIM SCHOOL DISTRICT
In Sequim School District our community inspires and prepares each student to thrive. We are looking for candidates passionate about pursuing their calling to education who will partner with us to create an environment and culture where all children experience success, NO EXCEPTIONS! The Sequim School District empowers staff to inspire hope and provide flexible, innovative learning opportunities in a safe and respectful environment so each student thrives.
ABOUT THE CITY OF SEQUIM:
Surrounded by natural beauty and full of small-town charm, Sequim is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and lavender lovers and is one of the driest places in western Washington. An active arts community, vibrant downtown, and diverse culinary options make Sequim the cultural and commercial heart of the Sequim-Dungeness Valley on the magnificent Olympic Peninsula.
The Position
Services of a school psychologist include psychoeducational assessment, diagnosis of specific learning and behavioral disabilities, psychological counseling, and consultation, to facilitate the learning and development of children by providing services to school administrators, teachers, parents, and community agencies.
The Candidate
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Hold a valid School Psychologist certificate. Desired experience working with exceptional children, assessment and counseling. Personal qualifications and ethical judgments needed for working in the areas of psychological assessment and counseling, exemplifying the highest level of integrity in handling confidential data and maintaining respect for the personal dignity of all concerned. Possess the ability and disposition for cooperative teamwork in undertaking assignments throughout the school district.
QUALITIES OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Giver of hope
• Passion for students well-being and healthy development
• Eager to connect with diverse leaders to continue to improve practice
• Exhibiting a good attitude and a growth mindset
• Models what it means to make mistakes and grow from them
• Comfortable not-knowing, but eager to problem solve
• Technology seamlessly integrated into their practice
• Creative and open to trying new things
• A natural relationship builder and a good reader of situations
• Hard working and nurturing
• Responsible

The Details
Representative Duties:

• Psychoeducational assessment, identification and reporting of specific learning and/or behavioral disabilities, including, but not limited to recommendations of eligibility and services for the development of Individualized Education Plans, as well as periodic reevaluations of such children, and referral for additional services.
• Consultation with school administrators concerning appropriate learning objectives for children and consultation with teachers and other school personnel in the development and implementation of alternative classroom methods and procedures designed to facilitate pupil learning and to overcome learning and behavioral disorders.
• Participation as a consulting member of the individualized program team to ensure appropriate educational placements and services for individual students.
• Consultation and collaboration with Special Education Case Managers in order to assist parents in understanding the learning and adjustment processes of children.
• Consultation with community agencies and professionals such as probation departments, mental health clinics, welfare departments, psychologist, physicians, etc., concerning pupils who are being served by such community agencies.
• Serve as a member of the school site team in the provision of crisis and/or mental health services while on site.
• Organizes storage areas and controls use of materials, equipment, and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection, dependent upon size and facility available.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in inservice education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Assist in other school programs as assigned or authorized by supervisor.

Conditions/Disclaimers
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to this position and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. District employees are not authorized to make promises of employment for a particular period of time, or promises of a particular level of compensation or benefits to job applicants for certified or classified positions, and that any such agreement must be in writing and signed by the Superintendent. Any verbal or written statements to that effect by District employees other than the Superintendent are null and void.
Additionally, nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Characteristics:

• Speak clearly
• See to read
• Bend, stoop, reach and lift to perform tasks

Working Conditions:
School/Office environment
School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB)
School District employees benefits are managed through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB). Any employee anticipated to work at least 630 hours in the school year is eligible for benefits, Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D, Basic Long Term Disability are paid for by the District. Supplemental life insurance and long term disability can be purchased by the employee and also set up a Health Flexible Spending (FSA) accounts. Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP) account and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) if they qualify.
NEW EMPLOYEES will be evaluated for eligibility at the time of hire and given written notification and instructions on how to enroll if eligible or how to appeal if not eligible. All eligible employees must enroll in benefits using SEBB My Account within their thirty day enrollment period. The employee may waive medical coverage under certain circumstances. If an eligible employee does not enroll in benefits during their enrollment period they will be defaulted into medical coverage. Please read your eligibility notice carefully for instructions and deadlines and contact the Payroll Office for assistance.
Employees not initially eligible for SEBB Benefits may qualify later if your hours change or you work more than 630 hours in a school year. The Payroll Office will provide you with a notice of eligibility at that time with instructions on how to enroll and deadlines. See SEBB Eligibility Determination for more information. Please contact the Payroll Office if you have questions about your eligibility.
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