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Position Type: Student Support Services/PsychologistDate Posted: 3/16/2026Location: District OfficeClosing Date: Until Filled2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAROpened On: 3-16-26 Closes On: Until FilledLocation: District WidePay: WBCSD Negotiated Certified Pay Scale TITLE: DISTRICT WIDE .5 FTE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTQUALIFICATIONSHolds a Pupil Personnel Services Certificate with a School Psychologist Endorsement (K-12)Knowledge of federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy governing special education, and demonstrated ability to effectively provide testing, psychological evaluation, and counseling servicesExperience in a classroom which may include professional teaching experience, student teaching, or special education practicumBroad knowledge of theories of individual and group guidance techniques, elementary and/or secondary school guidance program design, and career educational information and placementStrong background in the use of technologyRelates extremely well to studentsDemonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community groups and organizationsExcellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skillsAble to work under pressure and deadlinesMaintain confidentiality of staff and studentsPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TODirector of Special Services JOB SUMMARYTo enable pupils to derive the fullest benefits from school by promoting their sense of self and by evaluating and working to ameliorate psychological or mental health problems that may interfere with their adjustment to school and the education program offered to them. To meet the needs of exceptional children by providing services as required by state and federal guidelines.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDirect and Indirect Counseling ServicesProvide individual counseling to students experiencing school-related difficultiesProvide psychological counseling to parents as neededProvide group counseling to students with similar school-related difficultiesProvide consultation to parents regarding school-related student difficulties or crises impacting the schoolMaintain contact with service and community agencies to obtain and provide relevant informationAssist in the comprehensive evaluation of studentsAdminister, score, and evaluate standard psychological tests for the purpose of assessing the intellectual, educational, emotional, social, and behavioral characteristics of those students referred Assisting Students with Special Education NeedsAssist in the development and implementation of building-wide screening and referral processesParticipate in the evaluation, classification, and placement of all pupils with special needsInterpret the results of psychological testing and assist in the development and coordination of an appropriate individualized education plan for each pupil requiring special education and/or related servicesAssist in the placement and programming decisions made by Child Study Teams Perform all duties required as a member of the Child Study Team by federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policyProvide consultation to special education teachers regarding the instruction and management of students with disabilitiesProvide consultation to regular education teachers regarding the identification, instruction, management, and mainstreaming of students with disabilitiesProvide consultation regarding students without disabilities who are experiencing educational or behavioral difficultiesParticipate in the ongoing evaluation of the academic progress and educational placement of classified pupilsProvide interpretation of federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy regarding the education of exceptional studentsAssist the Special Services Director in identifying special education needs within the districtAssist the Director in devising plans for improving special services within the district and implementing changes deemed necessary OtherServe as a case manager as assigned and maintain appropriate case recordsServe as a consultant to parents, school personnel, and community groups on child development and mental health topics Assist in the development and delivery of in-service programs and parent seminarsKeep the staff and community informed of the schools' psychological servicesObserve pupils in classrooms and other school settingsCooperate with community health and social welfare agency personnelAssume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development by such efforts as attendance at professional meetings, membership in professional organizations, enrollment in advanced courses, and by reading professional journals and other publicationsAdhere to The Code of Ethics of the Idaho Teaching Profession adopted by the Professional Standards Commission and the State Board of EducationAdhere to the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of ConductSeek assistance should emergencies ariseRepresent the school district in a positive mannerKnow and follow school district policy and chain of commandPerform other duties as assigned EVALUATIONPerformance of this position will be evaluated annually by the director of special services and/or building principal in conformance with district policy and IDAPA 08.02.02.120.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENTBy contract as determined by the Board of Trustees in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.NOTEAll certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.Legal Reference: I.C. - 33-512 Governance of Schools I.C. - 33-513 Professional Personnel I.C. - 33-515 Issuance of Renewable Contracts I.C. - 33-1210 Information on Past Job PerformanceIDAPA 08.02.02.027 Pupil Personnel Services Certificate IDAPA 08.02.02.120 Local District Evaluation Policy Teacher and Pupil Personnel Certificate Holders IDAPA 24.12.01.350 Code of Ethics