School Psychologist 2026-2027 SY Only

Posted 9 days ago

clarkston waClarkston (WA)

School Psychologists Elementary and Secondary Schools

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$60,262-$109,266

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About the role

CSD School Psychologist, 2026-2027 School Year Only

Job Title: CSD School Psychologist

Reports to: Executive Director of Student Services

Bargaining Group: Clarkston Education Association (CEA)

FLSA Status: ExemptTerms of Employment: 1.0 FTE, 7.5 Hours per Day, 180 Days per Year - Per Bargaining Agreement; Placement on Clarkston School District Certificated Salary Schedule based on education and experience; $60,262-$109,266.

Location: Assigned School(s)

This is a standard position description to be used for certificated positions with similar duties, responsibilities, classification and compensation. The psychologist assigned to the position description may or may not be assigned all of the duties identified herein. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Position Summary: The school psychologists work to support the success of students academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. Collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community for all students. Identifies and assesses the learning, development, and adjustment characteristics and needs of individuals and groups, as well as the environmental factors that affect learning and adjustment. Provides interventions to students to support the teaching process and to maximize learning and adjustment. Assists in the planning, development, and evaluation of programs to meet identified learning and adjustment needs. Delivers a planned and coordinated program of psychological services. Duties are performed in accordance with standards of professional practice, district/state board of education policies and procedures and state law regarding psychology practice. Primary responsibility shall include student safety and appropriate collaboration and attention to each student's readiness to learn, including needed guidance, discipline, and welfare. Employee may work in a variety of elementary and/or secondary educational, individual or team settings.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Incumbents must have successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population
Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) School Psychologist certificate
Master's degree in school psychology from an accredited school of psychology
Licensed in the State of Washington as a psychologist
Ability to understand procedures and function in a school system with regard to the special part health services play in the overall education of the student
Prior experience in public health or public school is desirable
Ability to work cooperatively with students and their parents, district staff, and community members who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse
Ability to effectively communicate with parents, students, and staff verbally and in writing
Commitment to collaboration and teaming and effectiveness in working within a professional learning community
Evidence of continuous professional learning and a commitment to participate in professional growth opportunities and self-reflection on professional practice

Desired Qualifications:

Bilingual skills
Successful experience working in a diverse student environment
Successful experience collaborating with peers

Major Responsibilities and Duties: As a school psychologist:

Provide counseling, instruction, and mentoring for those struggling with social, emotional, and behavioral problems
Increase achievement by assessing barriers to learning and determining the best instructional strategies to improve learningPromote wellness and resilience by reinforcing communication and social skills, problem-solving, anger management, self-regulation, self-determination, and optimism
Work with students and their families to:
Identify and address learning and behavior problems that interfere with school success
Evaluate eligibility for special education services (within a multidisciplinary team/SST)
Support students' social, emotional, and behavioral health
Teach parenting skills and enhance home–school collaboration
Make referrals and help coordinate community support service
Work with teachers to:
Identify and resolve academic barriers to learning
Design and implement student progress monitoring systems
Design and implement academic and behavioral interventions
Support effective individualized instruction
Create positive classroom environments
Motivate all students to engage in learning
Work with Administrators to:
Collect and analyze data related to school improvement, student outcomes, and accountability requirements
Implement school-wide prevention programs that help maintain positive school climates conducive to learningPromote school policies and practices that ensure the safety of all students by reducing school violence, bullying, and harassment
Respond to crises by providing leadership, direct services, and coordination with appropriate community services
Design, implement, and garner support for comprehensive school mental health programming
Work With Community Providers to:
Coordinate the delivery of services to students and their families in and outside of school
Help students transition to and from school and community learning environments, such as residential treatment or juvenile justice programs
Participates as crisis team member and provides crisis intervention for students and staff in the advent of sudden illness or injury
Makes appropriate assessments and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter
Maintains communication with administrators, teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action, which will meet the health and safety needs of students
Initiates contact with and acts as a liaison between the home, school, community health agencies and the private medical sector to enhance the health and wellness of the school community
Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues
Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team/SST in the identification, evaluation, and placement of students into special education programs. Write the health component of the Individual Education Plan as indicated
Recommends modifications of the school program for students who require accommodation
In performing the above duties, works collaboratively in a professional learning community with other teachers, support staff, and others as appropriate, in addressing the needs of students, developing effective practices, and developing and implementing best practices

Actively participates in faculty and grade level or department meetings, assist building efforts to plan, budget, implement, and evaluate the school's program and to do related work as required. In carrying out these responsibilities, follows school policy and procedures, standard practices, and approved curriculum, and will actively and positively support the school vision Is constantly observant of the needs and challenges of students and promptly engages an administrator or appropriate educational staff associates when the there is reason to suspect or reasonably believe that a student is at risk or in danger due to such issues as bullying, sexual harassment/misconduct, depression or suicide ideation, or academic failure. The teacher serves as a positive role model for students and practices the behaviors that are expected of students Assists in the supervision of students at school activities and events. Remains vigilant of students throughout the school day and the school location, taking the initiative to engage students when students are acting inappropriately or in inappropriate locations for the time of day Establishes a professional growth plan and annually review the plan and progress with the administrator Performs other duties as assigned Supervision and Controls Over the Work: The employee works with a high level of independence and professional discretion under the general supervision of a designated school administrator. The employee's work is governed, controlled, and evaluated by acceptable professional practice, school and district policies and regulations, provisions of Washington Administrative Code and Revised Code of Washington, direction of the supervisor, and performance standards and expectations as set forth in the collective bargaining agreement

Work Environment/Working Conditions: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions The employee must lift and/or move 25 to 50 pounds and may assist, move, or retrain students with greater weight when required to

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