School Psychologist (2026-2027 School Year)

CURRENT IN-DISTRICT APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT QUALIFICATIONS AND A LETTER OF INTEREST TO:

RAINIER SD, HUMAN RESOURCES, PO BOX 98, RAINIER, WA 98576.

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:

• COVER LETTER
• RESUME
• 3 CERTIFICATED REFERENCE FORMS OR LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
• TRANSCRIPTS
• VALID WA STATE CERTIFICATE

POSITION:

• Base: 7 hours per day, 5 days per week - 180 days
• Enrichment Days: 5 Additional Days
• Extra Days: 5 Days after school year

BASE SALARY: per RSD Certificated Salary Schedule

ELIGIBLE BENEFITS:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance through the School Employees Benefit Board (SEBB)
• Retirement through the Washington State Department of Retirement Services
• Sick and Personal Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Affiliation: Rainier Education Association

SUMMARY:

Participates as a member of multidisciplinary team in the assessment and program evaluation for students to enable all students to function to their highest possible level within the educational system. Acts as a liaison with medical and community service providers on behalf of children and their families in the areas of mental health, behavior, social and emotional skills.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Conduct student observations, functional behavioral assessments, and facilitate behavior intervention plans.
• Participate in activities that promote professional development for district initiatives as well as in the specialty field, and use clinical-educational research information to enhance services for students and families.
• Facilitate and/or participate in department/special education meetings, manifestation determination meetings, FBA/BIP meetings, eligibility, evaluation, and placement meetings.
• Work collaboratively with total district staff in an atmosphere of cooperation and collegiality.
• Participate as a team member with responsibility for the identification, eligibility, and placement of students with disabilities under IDEA-B or Section 504.
• Produce and maintain student records, including, but not limited to, special education reports, sensitive confidential records, behavioral data, assessment results, cumulative records, orders, and inventory, in a timely and orderly fashion.
• Consult with families and community medical and social service agencies in coordinating services and home programs.
• Adhere to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules, regulations and laws governing special education programs.
• Administers standardized and/or supplemental assessments for the purpose of measuring the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children and/or determining eligibility for services in conformance with state and federal regulations.
• Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g. evaluation/screening, IEPs, parent conferences, manifestation meetings, disciplinary proceedings, services with outside agencies, etc.) for the purpose of presenting evaluation results, developing behavior plans, and/or providing information in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Participates in eligibility meetings, IEP meetings, and disciplinary review meetings at various schools within the division, as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters Degree in job-related area
• Targeted, job-related education with study in job-related area. Expertise in word processing and willingness to learn the Special Education software system (currently IEP Online)
• Strong coursework and background in evaluations, Washington State eligibility for Special Education services, and the laws and regulations governing IDEA-B, and Special Education services.