School Psychologist

Salary: See Position Description Location : Goldendale SD/Centerville SD/Bickleton SD/Roosevelt SD Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202602849 Department: ESA & SPECIALIZED SERVICES Program: SPECIAL EDUCATION ESA Opening Date: 02/03/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Thank you for your interest in our employment opportunities. We invite you to apply to be a part of our dynamic team providing quality educational services throughout Southwest Washington, and other areas of the state. For more information review the NEOGOV and General Responsibilities Reporting directly to a Special Education Administrator, the School Psychologist provides a full range of school psychological services to children ages 0-21, including screening and assessment, designing remedial educational programs, and individual and group counseling. The School Psychologist participates as a member of the education team to determine the student's eligibility for special services and evaluates learning environments to meet IEP/IFSP goals and objectives. The School Psychologist serves as a liaison between the school and other agencies on behalf of children with disabilities and their families. Salary: The full salary range for this position is $65,269.00 - $102,609.00. Salary placement is based on education and certificated experience. Assignment/Location: We are recruiting for a School Psychologist to serve the Goldendale, Centerville, Bickleton and Roosevelt school districts for the 2026-2027 school year. The start date will be August 2026 and it is full time, 185 days. Regular attendance required: This role relies on regular and reliable attendance to ensure consistency for our students and help support a positive, productive learning environment. Only complete applications will be considered. A complete application will include: Work history including ANY and ALL employment in the past10 years. At least three professional references contact information. A cover letter expressing interest in the position. A resume that reflects work experience listed on application. A copy of a school psychologist certificate or transcripts showing evidence of completing a school psychologist program. Essential Functions/Other Functions Essential Functions: Consult with parents, administrators, teachers and students concerning the educational and emotional needs of students. Prepare written goals and objectives to meet the individual needs of students. Provide individual and group counseling according to written goals and objectives. The areas include but are not limited to substance abuse, social skills training, crisis intervention, and short term therapeutic intervention. Provide inservice and staff development to assist staff to address student needs. Coordinate student services between the school and other agencies. Serve as a member of education team to help address the needs of students. Administer and interpret tests of intelligence, achievement, multi-aptitude and methods of behavioral and curriculum based assessment. Determine eligibility of children with disabilities. Work with teachers to establish individual education plans. Complete all required reports and records. Other Functions: Participate in ESD 112 School Psychologist professional development meetings and trainings. Other duties as assigned. Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills Minimum Qualifications: Hold or be eligible to hold a Washington state ESA school psychologist certificate. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with state and federal laws relating to students with disabilities. Experience as a school psychologist or school counselor. Qualify for WA ESA school counselor certificate. Experience serving students in rural or remote districts. Experience serving migrant/bilingual student populaces. Working Conditions/Employment Requirements Working Conditions: Travel within ESD 112 Special Education ESA service region. May be assigned to more than one school building. Employment Requirements: Successful completion of a criminal history fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI. Notice of Non-Discrimination ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights compliance Officer: Melissa Kreuder, 360-952-3328, Title IX Compliance Officer: Wendy Niehaus, 360-952-3574, ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess, 360-952-3529, The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at 360-750-7500. We provide a professional yet family-friendly work environment. To that end, our benefits are designed to meet the individual needs of our employees and their families.Full-Time or Part-Time positions working at least 17.5 hours per week are eligible for our standard package of benefits; retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance offered at affordable premiums, we also offer a 25% discount on child care at ECE Child Care centers, tuition reimbursement, credit union membership, an employee assistance program, and much more! Part-time positions working less than 17.5 hours per week or Temporary positions are not eligible for health benefits or paid leave. Eligibility for retirement is based on length of assignment. For details please visit: for a summary of the Benefits of Employment. 01 Do you hold or are you eligible to hold a Washington ESA school psychologist certificate? Yes No 02 Have you ever been convicted of any crime? Please answer YES or NO. Note: For the purpose of this question, "convicted" includes: (1) All instances in which a plea of guilty or no contest is the basis of a conviction and (2) All proceedings in which a sentence has been suspended or deferred. You need not list traffic infractions that are not misdemeanors or crimes. 03 If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide the following (If you answered NO, please enter N/A): a. A detailed statement including what occurred, the nature of the offense, charge or warrant; b. The name and address of the arresting agency; c. The date of the arrest; d. The final disposition, if any; e. If a court was involved, the name and address of the court; f. The complete arrest report and sentence and judgement; and g. Attach a complete driving abstract for five years if the arrest was driving related. This can be done in the attachments portion of the application process. 04 Do you currently have any outstanding criminal charges or warrants of arrest pending against you in Washington, or any other state, province, territory, and/or country? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation. 05 Are you presently under investigation in any jurisdiction for possible criminal charges? Please answer YES or NO. If your answer is YES, identify agency and location (street address, city, state), as well as a detailed explanation. 06 Are you eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.? Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identity will be required after hire. Yes No 07 Is it true that you have NEVER BEEN convicted of any misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony crimes against children or other persons (including instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for the conviction) or any proceedings in which the charge has been deferred from prosecution under Chapter 10.05 RCW or the sentence has been deferred or suspended listed as follows: Aggravated murder, First degree promoting prostitution, First or second degree murder, Communication with a minor, First or second degree kidnapping, First degree arson, First, second or third degree assault, First degree burglary, First, second or third degree rape, Indecent liberties, First, second or third degree rape of a child, Incest, Felony indecent exposure, Vehicular homicide, First or second degree robbery, Unlawful imprisonment, First or second degree manslaughter, Simple assault, First or second degree extortion, Sexual exploitation of minors, First or second degree criminal mistreatment, First or second degree custodial interference, Child abuse or neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020, Malicious harassment, Selling or distributing erotic material to a minor, First, second or third degree child molestation, Custodial assault, First or second degree sexual misconduct with a minor, Patronizing a juvenile prostitute, Child buying or selling, Violation of child abuse restraining order, Promoting pornography, Prostitution, First, second or third degree assault of a child, Child abandonment, or any of these crimes as they may have been named? Yes (It's true), I have NEVER been convicted No (It's not true), I HAVE BEEN convicted 08 APPLICANT DECLARATION: Selecting YES authorizes the employer to conduct a background investigation and authorizes the release of information in connection with this application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, electronic/phone personal or professional references, and other appropriate sources. Selecting YES indicates you waive your right of access to such information, and without limitation, hereby release the employer and the reference sources from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows: The Washington State Patrol (WSP), information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions is maintained, information from OSPI, the Washington or other State Departments of Social and Health Services and any locality to which they may refer for release of information pertaining to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving you. Selecting YES certifies under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that you have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering your application. If the information provided or answer(s) to any questions on the application change prior to your being hired, you understand that you must immediately notify the employer. You understand that any omission, falsely answered statement made by you on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ you or for your discharge should you become employed. Selecting YES indicates that you understand that you may be subject to Washington State Patrol (WSP) and FBI fingerprint background checks. Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04