Leave Replacement - School Psychologist (260402001)

This is a leave replacement position for the 2026–2027 school year, expected to run from August 31, 2026, through December 18, 2026.

Generally, a school psychologist position is 7.5 hours/day with 183 base contract days (180 student days + 3 Professional Development days) and 3 supplemental days. (This leave replacement position will be adjusted to reflect the duration stated above.)

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BREMERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 100-C

JOB DESCRIPTION - SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The School Psychologist position requirements consist of completing assessments, Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) activities, Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) for students, and other duties.

Reports to and evaluated by: Director, Special Services & Early Learning

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct individual psychological assessments of students to determine cognitive, academic, social, emotional and behavioral levels of functioning by observation, standardized tests, interviews, and reports.
• Present data and recommendations in a multi-disciplinary team process to help determine program and placement.
• Identify special needs children, verify qualifying criteria and make appropriate school placement according to multi-disciplinary team polices and procedures that are mandated by the Washington Administrative Code and Public Law 94-142.
• Assist or design individual and/or group academic/behavior management and treatment, IEP goals and interventions as a member of the team.
• Consult with parents, foster parents or social workers of special needs children; communicate assessment results to same.
• Consult with staff and/or provide direct individual and/or group counseling as determined by IEP goals and objectives.
• Submit written reports and MDT summary analysis with signatures in a timely fashion.

REQUIREMENTS

• Possess an Education Staff Associate Certificate as a School Psychologist.
• Possess experience in assessment and report writing as a School Psychologist.
• Possess knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and practices as pertains to special needs students.
• Demonstrate leadership training and/or experience.
• Possess highly developed interpersonal relationship skills.