Bethel School District is seeking 1 – 2 School Psychologist Interns for the 2023-24 School Year. Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited school psychology program and be in at least the third year of the program. This is a District level K-12, position that is part of a team that consists of the Student Services Director, District Behavior Consultants, School Psychologists, Autism Consultants, and administrative support. Supervision provided by Special Services Director and a District licensed School Psychologist.
About Bethel
Bethel Schools are committed to creating safe, caring, mutually respectful environments where all students are honored and valued for their diverse cultural backgrounds, strengths, and abilities in every instructional practice and school activity to support academic achievement and student success.
With approximately 5,500 students in 11 schools, Bethel School District is committed to excellence in every aspect of its operation. Bethel is located in northwest Eugene in Oregon’s picturesque Willamette Valley. Approximately 2 hours south of Portland, Eugene is home to the University of Oregon and enjoys a mild climate, wonderful recreation opportunities, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Job summary: School Psychologist Intern: Under the guidance and direction of a licensed School Psychologist, serve as a specialized staff member in evaluating students’ academic skills, learning aptitudes, emotional development, adaptive behavior, and social skills.
Successful Candidates Will:
Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, staff and community populations
Follow-up appropriately on all referrals for psycho-educational assessment services
Use a wide variety of assessment techniques to evaluate students’ academic skills, learning aptitudes, emotional development, adaptive behavior, and social skills
Integrate assessment data into a concise, organized, and educationally relevant evaluation report
Attend Student Support Team (SST) meetings, IEP meetings, eligibility planning meetings, eligibility meetings, and special education team meetings in assigned schools
Respond to questions from parents/guardians concerning the evaluation process and district procedures
Maintain accurate, complete and confidential records as required by federal and state law, district policy, and administrative regulations
Maintain compliance with state and federal rules for establishing special education eligibility and completing evaluations
Be knowledgeable about positive behavioral supports and the appropriate implementation of academic and behavioral intervention plans
Work harmoniously with others and communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents/guardians, and staff
Work as an active, contributing team member of school and district teams and to solve problems and create new opportunities
Facilitate and mediate difficult meetings where there are conflicting interests or opinions regarding special education services for individual students
Follow district and school policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines, and the provisions of the contract and exercises professional judgment when acting in the absence of a covering guideline or policy
Maintain unconditional positive regard for all students, staff, families, and colleagues
Fully support and implement Social Emotional Learning, encouraging students to build self-awareness, self-management and relationship skills
Understand and attend to the impacts of implicit bias in education and educational evaluations
Perform other duties as requested by the Student Services Director
Minimum qualifications:
Be in 3rd year of an accredited School Psychology graduate program
Experience working with children, youth, and families in a counseling role
Culturally proficient skills and strategies
New staff must be fully vaccinated to meet the COVID-19 vaccine mandate or have an approved exception
Salary & Benefits:
Position is paid 75% of full-time salary, based on placement on established Licensed Salary Schedule. 1.0 FTE Benefits and paid leave.
For information regarding this position, please email Brenda Martinek, Special Services Director, at brenda.martinek@bethel.k12.or.us.
To apply, please follow the link to TalentEd Recruit and Hire.
Bilingual candidates and candidates experienced in working with bilingual students and families will receive preferential consideration.
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
Bethel School District 52 complies with provisions of the various civil rights laws, such as the Fair Employment Practices Act,
Title IX regulations, and Section 504 of PL93.112 in employment and educational programs and activities.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The Bethel School District, an equal opportunity employer, complies with provisions of the various civil rights laws, such as the Fair Employment Practice Act, Title IX Regulations and Section 504 of PL 93.112 in employment and educational programs and activities.
The District is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments of 1989.
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 Remie Calalang, Assistant Superintendent, at (541) 689-3280 for additional information or assistance.
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