Temporary School Psychologist - .50 FTE - Student Services bei Hood River County SD

Open until filled.  This is a half- time, temporary position that will begin in early December and run through June 11, 2026.

Application Process

Current District Regular Employees:

Submit your interest letter in TalentEd/Recruit & Hire.  

External Applicants (Including Substitutes and District Coaches):

Submit an electronic application through TalentEd/Recruit & Hire (link on District website or click here      https://hoodriver.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx)

• Cover letter addressed to Kelly Running, Director of Special Education.
• Current resume.
• Three (3) recent letters of reference.
• Copy of your License or proof of licensure.
• Official college transcripts will be required upon hire.

Job Purpose Statement:

The School Psychologist works under the direction of the Director of Special Education and will work at various district locations.  The job of “School Psychologist” is done for the purpose of assessing students’ intellectual and mental functional levels; providing information for program development and student placement; developing behavior plans; and providing information on child development and/or issues on specific students to instructional personnel.

 Essential Job Functions:

• Assesses student's functional capabilities and home and/or classroom environment for the purpose of determining student’s functional level and developing recommendations and/or placement.
• 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.
• Counsels students, parents and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school.
• Facilitates communication between students and/or parents with teachers and/or other personnel for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
• Facilitates meetings (e.g. IEP conferences, parent meetings, in-services, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding student’s functional goals.
• 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 for the purpose of ensuring that specifications (e.g. budget, reports, goals, etc.) are achieved.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. evaluations, observations, progress, contacts with parents, teachers and outside professionals, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations and/or conveying information.
• Presents information on various topics related to area of professional expertise in psychology for the purpose of communicating information and gaining feedback on treatment issues.
• Researches resources and methods (i.e. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining appropriate approach for addressing students’ specific needs.
• Maintains consistent and predictable attendance to meet the needs of the students and the expectations of the district.
• Supervises interns for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school’s curriculum.

Other Job Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Experience Required:  Prior job related experience working with children, birth to age 21.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of assessment instruments and their application, relevant education codes, state and district policies.
• Skills to apply assessment instruments, intervene in crisis situations, provide counseling, interpret test data, and communicate effectively.
• Abilities to sit for prolonged periods complete a case study and develop an individual education plan, be flexible, work under time constraints, work effectively with staff, parents, students and community, work independently, maintain confidentiality. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/visual accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Licensed through the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission as a school psychologist.
• Experience as a School Psychologist, working with children from birth to 21 years old.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strength as a problem solver.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Collaborative and student-focused.
• knowledge and understanding of Trauma Informed Care, CPS and Restorative Practices. 
• Knowledge of and experience working with an RTI/PBIS framework.
• Sound understanding of PSW, IDEA and section 504.
• Ability to participate collaboratively with multi-disciplinary educational teams.
• Ability to use humor appropriately.
• Spanish speaking preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable, personal transportation.

Required Testing:

Any offer of employment made by Hood River County School District to an external candidate is contingent upon satisfactory results of: 

• Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812. This includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, or any other illegal drug or controlled substance, except those federally recognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
• Nationwide criminal history verification - a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.

The amount shown below is based on a full year, full time contract.  The contract for this temporary, half-time position will depend on verified prior experience and education level and prorated to the number of days in the assignment.   

Hood River County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact Hood River County School District at 541/387-5016 for additional information or assistance. Speech or hearing impaired persons may contact Hood River County School District for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 1-800-735-2900.