This position operates under the oversight of the Special Programs Director

 

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

  • Participate as a member of the Student Study Team or Response to Intervention at the schools to which the candidate is assigned
  • Participate in evaluation of students to determine 504/special education eligibility and write evaluation reports
  • Prepares a wide variety of written materials (i.e. assessment reports, correspondence, for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information), in a timely manner
  • Coordinates with community agencies including medical, judicial, social service and mental health services for the purpose of determining appropriate treatments, etc., to meet the needs of specific students
  • Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations
  • Conduct functional behavioral assessments
  • Work with classroom teachers and special educators to write behavior plans/programs for students who require this as part of their IEP or 504 accommodation plan
  • Provide small group and/or one-one behavior services for students who require this as a related service on their IEPs or 504 accommodation plans
  • Develop supportive interpersonal relationships with teachers and educational support staff
  • Presents intervention philosophy to building staff, students and parents
  • Performs other duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Hold an Oregon Personnel Services License - School Psychologist Endorsement
  • Knowledge of federal and state special education laws
  • Knowledge of current best practices in assessments and behavioral interventions
  • Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students, parents, teachers, and administrators to provide an effective level of service
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and motivate peers
  • Communicate clearly with students, teachers, administrators, parents and community
  • Demonstrated ability to work in teams
  • Ability to interpret and synthesize student data
  • Demonstrated knowledge in a variety of educational assessments (i.e., behavior, intellectual, achievement)
  • Strong written and oral communication skills