SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST(S) 2026-27

Job Description The position of school psychologist is for the purpose of providing identified psychological services and support for students in the Bellevue School District. Duties & Responsibilities School psychologists in Bellevue School District provide direct support and interventions to students, consult with teachers, families, and other school-employed mental health professionals (i.e., school counselors, school social workers) to improve support strategies, work with school administrators to improve school-wide practices and policies, and collaborate with community providers to coordinate needed services. Evaluate and consult for potential 504 Plan eligibility for students requiring accommodations in the regular program. Administer, score, and interpret individual assessments, including tests of intelligence, achievement, social/emotional skills, functional behavior assessment, and adaptive skills, report data to team members, and write psychological evaluation. Consult with teachers, parents, other district personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations for specific instructional strategies. Facilitate the school multi‑disciplinary team for the identification of special needs students and the development of interventions to address those needs. Provide individual counseling and group guidance/counseling for students. Participates in various meetings (e.g., parent conferences, in‑services training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and or meeting credential requirements. Supervises interns for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school's curriculum. Reporting Relationships Reports directly to and is supervised by the Special Education Supervisor. Education & Experience Required: ESA certification as a School Psychologist. Prefered: Experience working in a multi‑cultural environment preferred. Skills Strong oral and non‑verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable board policies and district and legal requirements. Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations. Physical Requirements Positions in this class typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. This position may be exposed to prolonged exposure to visual display terminals as required. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises. Conditions of Employment This is a general posting for one or more School Psychologist positions. Positions may be full or part‑time and will be filled as specific openings are identified. $73,990 to $138,754 annual salary (based on the negotiated collective bargaining agreement salary schedule). Certificated staff work the school year contract with placement on the District and BEA bargaining agreement salary schedule. Placement on the schedule is determined by training and experience. Medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and life‑insurance eligibility is based upon .45 FTE. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems. NOTE The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. Verification & Background Checks Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board. Equal Opportunity Statement Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Civil Rights, Racial Discrimination, and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination: Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham, View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Sex‑based Discrimination, including Sexual Harassment: Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell, View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Disability Discrimination: Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Kerince Bowen, View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005. Members of the public with disabilities who have specific concerns about the effectiveness of the District’s communications to them should contact Janine Thorn, Chief Communications and Engagement Officer, at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Position Type Various Job Requirements Position Type: Various Contact Information Alex Nicoara , Director HR Staffing 12111 NE 1st St Bellevue, Washington 98005‑3183 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education