Position Type: Special Education Support Services - Licensed/School Psychologist
Date Posted: 8/26/2026
Location: Jackson and Josephine Counties
Closing Date: Open until filled
School Psychologist (Grades K -12)POSITION GOAL: Provide assistance to assigned schools with psychological evaluations, instructional and behavioral consultation, crisis intervention, and staff development activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Provide psychological assessments and written reports.
2. Provide consultation to teachers regarding instructional, behavioral, and social interventions.
3. Provide crisis intervention and short-term counseling.
4. Provide staff development in-services concerning assessment, instruction, and intervention strategies.
5. Assist schools in multidisciplinary, IEP, placement, intervention, and other educational decisions.
6. Communicate clearly and appropriately and make independent decisions within established policies and procedures.
7. Establish and maintain positive, flexible, and cooperative relationships with ESD and local district staff.
8. Prepare accountability records regarding services provided.
9. Participate in professional growth activities.
10. Comply with local district and ESD rules and policies.
11. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
12. Perform job-related tasks as designated by the supervisor.
MINIMUM PREREQUISITES: 1. Oregon Personnel Services license with School Psychologist endorsement.
2. Master's degree in school/educational psychology from an accredited college or university.
LOCATION: In person, at assigned school(s).
LENGTH OF POSITION: .5-1.0 FTE / 190 days (academic year)
SALARY: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement: $62,576.96 to $107,893.12 annually for 2026-2027 school year.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Department Administrator
SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE and Over):
- Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to $2182.00 per month (family coverage) for health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
- Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including an additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
- 9 paid holidays, plus additional paid days off.
- A generous sick, vacation, and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.
Health Insurance: - OEBB MODA
- Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
- Monthly premium deducted pre-tax
Options: - Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts - medical, day-care expenses
- Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
- 403(b)
- Mercy Flights Membership
The following physical requirements are essential functions of the School Psychologist:
1. Stand/Walk: 1-4 Hrs./Day
2. Sit/Sit on the Floor: 1-4 Hrs./Day
3. Drive: 1-4 Hrs./Day
4. Bending: Frequently
5. Squat: Limited
6. Climb Stairs: Occasionally
7. Single Grasping: Frequently
8. Pushing: Occasionally
9. Pulling: Occasionally
10. Fine Manipulation: Frequently
11. Repetitive Foot Controls: Limited
12. Lifting (less than 25 lbs.): Frequently
13. Lifting (25-50 lbs.): Frequently
14. Lifting (50-75 lbs.): Not At All
15. Lifting (75-100 lbs.): Not At All
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
