School Psychologist

Olympia School DistrictReeves Middle School2200 Quince Street NEOlympia, WA 98506Full Time$61,238 - $115,362 per yearReeves Middle SchoolPosted 5/19/2026 The job of "Psychologist - School" is done for the purpose/s of providing information on student's functioning and recommendations regarding their successful transition to and from school; to develop, coordinate, and provide student assessment support to social services coordinators and classroom teachers as required for successful educational programming and classroom support.Cover LetterResume3 Certificated Reference LettersValid Washington State Certification Services as chair of the multidisciplinary team (MDT)Schedules, coordinates and conducts MD meetingsCoordinates referral, evaluation and re-evaluation processes for special educationEvaluates student's current level of intellectual functioning, potential social development, or academic performance in reading, math, written language and knowledgeEnsures program complianceActs as liaison among administrators, educators, parents and community service providersFacilitates initial IEP meetingsParticipates in or provides a continuum of behavioral interventions for studentsProvides case management, consulting and/or direct services for students with social, emotional and behavioral problemsObserves student behavior in the classroom and other environments for purposes of evaluating and interventionAssists in problem solving school-wide situations which affect student behavior and successDesigns and implements social skills development activities for students or groups of students.Participates in IEP and program developmentConsults with teachers regarding management of programs for students with disabilities.Serves as the transition coordinator for students entering and exiting the schoolMakes program recommendations and recommendations for instructional strategies based on evaluation resultsHelps develop service delivery systems based on student needProvides and participates in staff developmentActs as student and family advocateConducts family support activities such as home visits, case management and referral for community servicesFacilitates parent support and discussion groupsAssists family in identifying and getting access to needed resourcesMeets with individual family members regarding social-emotional concerns.Skills to communicate effectively, problem solve. of curriculum, education code, district policies, problem solving methodology to sit for prolonged periods, maintain and verify completeness of records, meet schedules and deadlines, communicate with persons of varied cultural and educational backgrounds, and communicate in oral and written form. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near visual acuity/visual accommodation. Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, appropriate Credential including ESA and Washington State Teaching Certification as an Educational Staff Associate in School Psychology.Olympia School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Auxiliary aids and services will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Officer - James Whitehead, (360) 596-8545, jwhitehead@osd.wednet.edu; Executive Director of Elementary Education - Autumn Lara, (360) 596-8534, alara@osd.wednet.edu; Section 504 and ADA Coordinator (Students) - Ken Turcotte, (360) 596-7530, klturcotte@osd.wednet.edu; ADA Coordinator (Staff) - Starla Hoff, (360) 596-6185, shoff@osd.wednet.edu; Affirmative Action Officer and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator - Scott Niemann, (360) 596-6185, sniemann@osd.wednet.edu. Address: Knox Administrative Center, 111 Bethel St NE, Olympia, WA 98506.The Olympia School District will provide reasonable Accommodations to enable persons with disabilities the opportunity to apply for open positions and to participate in District interview procedures. Persons with disabilities or are in need of translation services are asked to notify the Human Resources Office at least three days prior to the date on which the requested accommodation is needed. Human Resources Officer: Voice: (360) 596-6185 or TDD: (360) 596-7537 or FAX: 360-596-6181.