School Psychologist (8 hours) at Centennial High School
Company: Centennial Sd 28J
Location: Portland
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
POSITION: School Psychologist LOCATION: Centennial High School
FTE: 1.0 START DATE: August 31, 2026 or when filled WORK HOURS:
7:30am - 3:30pm SALARY: Pending Negotiations (2024-2025 salary
schedule: $50,046 - $100,092) BENEFITS: PERS, Medical, Dental,
Vision, Optional Insurances, Paid Leaves, Holiday Pay, etc.
CONTRACT DAYS: 192 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled Job
Purpose Statement/s: The position of “Psychologist” is for the
purpose/s 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: • Assess
students’ functional capabilities and home and/or classroom
environment for the purpose of determining student’s functional
level and developing recommendations and/or placement. • Assist in
Child Find activities within District’s community. • Consult with
teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for
the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans
for service and/or making recommendations. • Counsel students,
parents and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success
in school. • Facilitate communication between students and/or
parents with teachers and/or other personnel for the purpose of
evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
• Facilitate meetings (e.g. IEP conferences, parent meetings,
in-services, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or
providing information regarding students’ functional goals. •
Intervene in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for
the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and
developing successful interpersonal skills. • Participate 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. • Prepare
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. • Present information on various
topics related to area of professional expertise in psychology for
the purpose of communicating information and gaining feedback on
treatment issues. • Research 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. •
Supervise interns for the purpose of monitoring performance,
providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives
of school’s curriculum. Other Job Functions: • Assist other
personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in
the completion of their work activities. Job Requirements –
Qualifications: • Experience Preferred: Prior job related
experience. • Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills
to apply assessment instruments, intervene in crisis situations,
provide counseling, interpret test data, and communicate
effectively. Knowledge of assessment instruments and their
application, relevant education codes, state and district policies.
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. Significant physical abilities
include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling/fingering,
talking/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/visual
accommodation. • Licensure required: State of Oregon, Personnel
Service License, School Psychologist and Criminal Justice
Fingerprint clearance. PSYCHOLOGIST – LICENSED -2- • Other: First
aid card and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate. Terms of
Employment: 192 days per year. Salary to be established by
collective bargaining agreement. Evaluation: Performance of this
job will be evaluated each year in accordance with provisions of
the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Licensed Staff. Reports to the
Director of Student Services.
Keywords: Centennial Sd 28J, Portland , School Psychologist (8 hours) at Centennial High School, Education / Teaching , Portland, Oregon
