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School Psychologist
Forest Grove School District
Forest Grove, OR
Duties: Assesses students’ functional capabilities and home and/or classroom environment for the purpose of determining student’s functional level and developing recommendations and/or placement. Communicates with students and/or parents, with teachers and/or other personnel for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems
and/or resolving conflicts. Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations. Coordinates with community agencies including medical, judicial, social service and mental health services for the purpose of determining appropriate treatments, etc., to meet the needs of specific students. Counsels students, parents and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school. Implements school wide program development and program evaluation (i.e. crisis intervention services, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring effective program to assist children who experience physical, mental, social or emotional difficulties. Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills. Manages assigned special grants and/or projects (i.e. budget, reports, goals, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that specifications are achieved. Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions. Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. Prepares a wide variety of written materials (i.e. quantity reports, correspondence, for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information. Researches resources and methods (i.e. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students’ functional goals. Supervises interns, practicum students and others for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school’s curriculum.
Qualifications: Masters Degree emphasizing school psychology. Oregon School Psychologist License. Demonstrates command of the oral and written English language. Experience and expertise in student behavior managements, collaborative problem solving and staff development. Ability to work collaboratively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
Closing Date: Until filled
For further information, contact:
Brad Bafaro
Special Education Director
1728 Main Street
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Phone: 503-359-2403
E-mail: bbafaro@fgsd.k12.or.us