Demonstrate commitment to students, staff, families, community members and the special education programPromote a safe, positive learning environment by developing trust, communication, and collaboration with students, staff, families and community membersProvide structures and processes for data-based decision making to permit staff, students and families to participate as appropriate in developing and accomplishing individual education plans for students requiring special education, including supporting access to co-curricular programs for students based on their needs and interestsEncourage staff development through problem solving and support for case managersMaintain proper credentials; continue professional preparation and advanced training; participate and teach in workshops and seminars, when possibleCommunicate and cooperate with other special education staff to achieve district goalsAssist with the development of instructional and/or behavioral goals and objectivesFunction as a case manager during multidisciplinary meetings and within assigned schoolsConduct parent and/or parent-student conferences to interpret student assessment resultsProvide training/in-service on strategies for working with students with behavior problemsObserve students with behavioral issues and design intervention strategies, such as Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, or individualized strategies, in collaboration with the case manager and other school staffAssume responsibility for coordinating and collaborating with district and building staff and outside agencies for medical documentation, transition services and professional collaborationRecognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs within the context of a building-level multidisciplinary teamKeep abreast of special education trends and case law, and apply this research to district special education programsArticulate special education visions and goals to regular education and special education staffAssist in developing and implementing Childfind activitiesUse multiple student data elements to evaluate the educational needs of students, within established special education processesActively participate in activities at the state and federal levelsGive demonstrable effort toward improvement when neededPerform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodationComplete work at assigned workstation(s)Consistently deals with people in a courteous and professional mannerPerforms other duties as assignedWashington State ESA certification as a School PsychologistCriminal Justice Fingerprint/Background clearanceCurrent First Aid and CPR certificationDemonstrated successful leadership and management qualitiesWorking knowledge of rules, regulations, and laws governing special educationAbility to work cooperatively with staff, families, community members, administration and support personnelDemonstrated understanding of strategies for working with social, emotional, and behavior needsSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.to promote improvement in core subject areas, motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, and evaluate performanceto learncurriculum, education code, district policies to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, families, and other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines; significant physical abilities may include lifting/carrying 25 lbs., reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision. Provide evidence of high, sincere interest in students, staff, families, community members, and academic programs of the schoolsProvide strong, capable leadership in areas of assignmentEstablish rapport, communicate and collaborate effectively with students, staff, families and community membersExhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learningDemonstrate effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skillsCoordinate psychological and educational testing activities conducted for the purpose of special education eligibility determination, as well as provides information supporting the development of appropriate educational programs to special education case managersProvide direct services and intervention for students receiving special education services as required for their success, including proactive strategies such as social skills education, individual student interventions, behavioral contracts, etc.