Job Title:School Psychologist
Pay Range:$68-75/hr
Job Description:Ampersand Therapy is hiring a
School Psychologist for a full-time leave-coverage position in the
Bothell, Washington area. This assignment will exclusively support preschool-aged students as part of a collaborative early childhood assessment team.
Job Highlights:- Location: Bothell, WA
- Position: Early Childhood School Psychologist
- Setting: In-person, school-based position
- Schedule: Full Time, 1.0 FTE, Monday-Friday
- Approximate Hours: 7:30 AM-3:30 PM
- Assignment Dates: September 14, 2026-April 2, 2027
- Grade Levels: Preschool, serving children ages 3-5
- Primary Focus: Evaluations for children transitioning from birth-to-three services.
- Team Environment: Collaborative early childhood assessment team that includes school psychologists, SLPs, occupational and physical therapists, nurses, teachers, and families
Responsibilities:- Conduct comprehensive evaluations and reevaluations for preschool-aged students
- Assess students referred through Child Find and birth-to-three transition services
- Administer, score, and interpret developmentally appropriate cognitive, behavioral, social-emotional, and adaptive assessments
- Gather and analyze information through observations, interviews, record reviews, and standardized testing
- Prepare clear, thorough, and family-friendly evaluation reports
- Determine students' eligibility for special education services in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Participate in evaluation, eligibility, transition, and Individualized Education Program meetings
- Collaborate closely with psychologists, SLPs, occupational and physical therapists, nurses, teachers, families, and other service providers
- Communicate evaluation findings and recommendations clearly and compassionately to families and team members
- Support the development of appropriate educational programming, interventions, and services
- Maintain accurate records and complete documentation within required timelines
- Ensure evaluations and services comply with state, federal, and district requirements
Qualifications:- Master's or educational specialist degree in School Psychology
- Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate certificate with a School Psychologist endorsement
- Experience conducting early childhood or preschool assessments
- Knowledge of Child Find, birth-to-three transitions, and early childhood special education eligibility
- Understanding of developmentally appropriate assessment practices for children ages 3-5
- Strong multidisciplinary collaboration and family-communication skills
- Knowledge of special education laws, evaluation procedures, and eligibility requirements
- Must have current fingerprints on file with OSPI or be willing to complete
- Must provide at least two supervisory references
- Previous experience on an early childhood assessment team preferred
Benefits & Perks:- Paid Sick Leave
- Healthcare Benefits*
- 401(k) with company matching*
- Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional development
- Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate
- W-2 employee status with liability insurance coverage
- Referral bonuses
- No non-compete clause
(*Healthcare benefits available for 0.8 FTE or higher after a short waiting period)
Apply today to join a collaborative team and make a difference as an Early Childhood School Psychologist in the Bothell, WA area!
