School Psychologist

Job Description

Job Description

School Psychologist

Oregon Charter Academy

2026-2027 School Year

201 day, 10 month/full-time*

Home-Based, Oregon

School Summary

Oregon Charter Academy (ORCA) is a virtual public school serving students in grades K–12 throughout the state. Teachers at ORCA are student-focused, adapting to meet students’ educational needs through personalized learning using our high-quality curriculum and the teaching of 21st-century skills. ORCA is authorized by the Santiam Canyon School District and governed by its independent charter school board. The school has been in operation since 2005 and is accredited through Cognia.

Position Responsibilities

Working primarily from home within Oregon, the School Psychologist will provide virtual consultation, assessment, and intervention services for students with disabilities. This role supports families, staff, and students through professional expertise in child development, learning, and behavior.

The School Psychologist will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Conduct student assessments using a variety of virtual tools and techniques.

• Occasional travel to conduct student in-person assessments when virtual tools are not appropriate.

• Collaborate with educators and families to develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs).

• Provide expert guidance on child development and its impact on learning and behavior.

• Participate in pre-referral interventions and response-to-intervention (RTI) processes.

• Serve as an active member of evaluation teams, ensuring comprehensive student support.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with special education regulations.

• Stay current on best practices and developments in the field of school psychology.

• Provide a weekly schedule and timely reports to supervisors and team members.

• Foster strong communication and collaboration with staff, students, and families.

• Attend occasional in-person meetings and professional development sessions as required by the school.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Compensation Package

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• *This position may require some summer testing responsibilities, which will be paid as a stipend based on the employee’s hourly wage.

• Predominantly work from home.

• Comprehensive, competitive, and affordable medical, vision, and dental benefits (OEBB).

• Participation in state retirement plan (PERS).

• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.

• 403(b) plan with employer match potential.

• Additional employer-paid and voluntary benefits.

Position Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in School Psychology (required).

• Oregon Personnel Service License with a School Psychologist endorsement (required) or ability to obtain before the start date.

• Minimum of two years of experience as a school psychologist (preferred).

• Strong proficiency in technology and virtual assessment tools.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

• Student-focused approach.

• High degree of flexibility.

• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

• Willingness and ability to travel on occasion

• Ability to work remotely.

• Ability to work occasional evening hours, as needed.

• Reside in Oregon or Washington

Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please be prepared with a letter of interest and a resume.

Oregon Charter Academy is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and seeks employees who reflect and support our mission-driven commitment to a diverse school community. For more information please visit