SOESD - School Psychologist

Southern Oregon Education Service District’s psychological services department is looking to expand and find additional colleagues who want to work with a supportive team in the Rogue Valley, voted one of the best places to live in America.  Our team is supervised by a school psychologist administrator who supports NASP’s Model for Comprehensive and Integrated School Psychological services. Great Advocacy, Great People, Great Place to live. 190-day (academic year) contract.  Full benefit package for half-time or above employment.  Part-Time and/or Full-Time employment and internship options. We are a government agency that qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), so we are welcoming fresh out of school graduates and professionals, who need a workplace that qualifies them to pay back student loans. 

About SOESD
 
Southern Oregon ESD is located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
For more information on living in the Rogue Valley, please see:

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• Cultural Opportunities: http://vimeo.com/5702777
• Recreational Opportunities: https://vimeo.com/5734731
• Health Care: https://vimeo.com/5510082

School Psychologist (Grades K -12)

POSITION GOAL:  Provide assistance to assigned schools with psychological evaluations, instructional and behavioral consultation, crisis intervention, and staff development activities.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:                         
1.      Provide psychological assessments and written reports.
2.      Provide consultation to teachers regarding instructional, behavioral, and social interventions.
3.      Provide crisis intervention and short term counseling.
4.      Provide staff development in-services concerning assessment, instruction, and intervention strategies.
5.      Assist schools in multidisciplinary, IEP, placement, intervention, and other educational decisions.
6.      Communicate clearly and appropriately and make independent decisions within established policies and procedures.
7.      Establish and maintain positive, flexible, and cooperative relationships with ESD and local district staff.
8.       Prepare accountability records regarding services provided.
9.       Participate in professional growth activities.
10.     Comply with local district and ESD rules and policies.        
11.     Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
12.     Perform job-related tasks as designated by supervisor.
 
MINIMUM PREREQUISITES:             
1.      Oregon Personnel Services license with School Psychologis endorsement.
2.      Master's degree in school/educational psychology from an accredited college or university.
                       
LENGTH OF POSITION:  190 days (academic year)
SALARY:  Per Collective Bargaining Agreement: $62,844 - $98,865 annually for 2024-2025 schoole year.

SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE and Over):  

• Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to $2045.00 per month (family coverage) for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.   
• Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
• 9 paid holidays 
• A generous sick, vacation and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.  

Health Insurance:  

• OEBB MODA  
• Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance  
• Monthly premium deducted pre-tax  

Options:  

• Health Savings Accounts  
• Flexible Spending Accounts – medical, day-care expenses 
• Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity 
• 403(b) through Carruth Compliance Consulting  
• Mercy Flights Membership  

The following physical requirements are essential functions of the School Psychologist:
 
1. Stand/Walk:............................ [ ] None [X] 1 4 Hrs/Day [  ] 4 6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6 8 Hrs/Day
2. Sit/Sit on the Floor:................. [ ] None [X] 1 4 Hrs/Day [ ] 4 6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6 8 Hrs/Day
3. Drive:...................................... [ ] None [X] 1 4 Hrs/Day [ ] 4 6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6 8 Hrs/Day
4. Bending:..................................[X] Frequently      [ ] Occasionally      [ ] Limited      [ ] Not At All
5. Squat:..................................... [  ] Frequently      [ ] Occasionally      [X ] Limited    [ ] Not At All
6. Climb Stairs:............................[ ] Frequently       [X] Occasionally     [ ] Limited      [ ] Not At All
7. Single Grasping: .....................[X] Frequently      [ ] Occasionally      [ ] Limited      [ ] Not At All
8. Pushing:...................................[ ] Frequently      [X] Occasionally      [ ] Limited      [ ] Not At All
9. Pulling: ....................................[ ] Frequently      [X] Occasionally      [ ] Limited      [ ] Not At All
10. Fine Manipulation:.................[X] Frequently      [ ] Occasionally      [ ] Limited      [ ] Not At All
11. Repetitive Foot Controls…….[ ] Frequently       [ ] Occasionally      [X] Limited     [ ] Not At All
12. Lifting (less than 25 lbs): ......[X] Frequently      [ ] Occasionally      [ ] Limited      [ ] Not At All
13. Lifting (25 50 lbs): .................[X] Frequently     [ ] Occasionally      [ ] Limited      [ ] Not At All
14. Lifting (50 75 lbs): .................[ ] Frequently      [ ] Occasionally      [ ] Limited      [X ] Not At All
15. Lifting (75 100 lbs): ...............[ ] Frequently      [ ] Occasionally      [ ] Limited      [X] Not At All

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job.  This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.  The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable. 
 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY  
SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws, including ORS Ch. 659, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.