2026-27 School Psychologist Pool

About the District
Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills knowledge and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures backgrounds and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future.

Ourcertificated staffare committed to engaging and supporting all students in is exemplified daily by their efforts to create learning environments that promote student autonomy interaction competence and are aware of the diverse needs of Edmonds students and use all possible resources to meet this diversity including making reasonable accommodations for individual cognitive physical emotional and social that every student has the capacity to support this belief by promoting high standards of learning for all and communicating these standards to all their students.

About the Position
This posting is not for a specific position with the Edmonds School District. Your application will be placed into an applicant pool for School Psychologists. When filling positions the Hiring Administrator may hire directly from this Pool or advertiseindividual positions. Pool applicants should also apply for individual postings.

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Itinerant Support Services the school psychologist works with students teachers and families to support students in achieving the fullest potential educational experience from school. The school psychologist accomplishes this by assessing student skills and by planning and providing academic and social emotional interventions.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

1. Leads multi-disciplinary teams in completing evaluations to determine eligibility for special education services.
2. Conducts comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations of students for the purpose of special education eligibility and/or recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to maximize learning and social emotional skills.
3. Employs a strengths-based approach to writing evaluation reports which meet State timelines and District guidelines. Reports are written to be easily understood by teachers and families to better support the students progress in general education.
4. Conducts counseling activities according to district counseling program requirements and building needs. Activities may include classroom lessons and individual and small group counseling for students who require supplemental support to access and/or make progress in general education.
5. Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff to familiarize stakeholders with psychological services.
6. Serves as a resource and consultant on mental health and conducts in-service programs as requested.
7. Serves as resource to students by providing counseling that will lead each student to increase self-awareness self-management responsible decision-making relationship skills and social awareness.
8. Continues to acquire professional knowledge of current practices in the educational field by attending seminars workshops or professional meetings by conducting research and/or by maintaining professional affiliations.
9. Organizes and maintains a system for accurate management of special education evaluation timelines including initial referrals and triennial evaluations.
10. Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and families.

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Itinerant Support Services. The aboveresponsibilities arenot meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of child psychology principles assessments methods behavior modification etc. and current developments in child psychology knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning profiles.
2. Knowledge of data information systems data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
3. Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
4. Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
5. Ability to organize and coordinate work.
6. Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
7. Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
8. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
9. Ability to provide leadership with colleagues regarding areas of expertise and practice.
10. Strong assessment analytical and diagnostic skills.

Required Qualifications:
Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate Certificate as a School Psychologist.

A complete application includes:
Cover Letter Resume 2Confidential Reference Surveys* (forms will be automatically emailed to your references) 2 Letters of Recommendation and Transcripts.
*To move forward in the selection process your confidential reference forms must be completed by 11:00 p.m. on the closingdate.

Salary:
2025-26 Salary Schedule Range: $83305 through $148226 (2026-27 Salary Schedule not yet finalized).Placement on this salary schedule is determined by FTE and official documentation verifying Educational Level and Certificated Work Experience and will be prorated for less than a full year and/or FTE.

Benefits:
Our benefits package includes Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package for eligible positions.

• Eligibility for health insurance is based on whether the employee is anticipated to be compensated at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). For the 2026-27school year a .5 FTE continuing contract position will meet that eligibility threshold. Eligibility for a non-continuing contract position will be determined at the time of hire by counting the total anticipated compensated hours from the date of hire through the end of the non-continuing contract. Benefitsinclude Medical Dental Vision Long-term Disability Life and ADD Insurance and options for HSA FSA and DCAP.
• Eligibility for retirement is based on whether the employee is anticipated to work at least 70 hours per month for 5 months during the school year. For the 2026-27school year a .6 FTE (either continuing or non-continuing) meets that eligibility threshold.
• Most employees have a wide variety of supplemental benefits to take advantage of:
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Personal Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Deferred Compensation Plan
  • 403(b) Plans

Physical Requirements/Demands:
The physical demands described here outline tasks required to perform the essential functions of this job. The district is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities in meeting these requirements.

While fulfilling the responsibilities of this job the employee is expected to navigate various school and classroom environments. The role may involve assisting students who need physical support or exhibit challenging behaviors. The role requires communicating with others regularly. Tasks may include frequent manual work using hands or fingers as well as occasional reaching bending or twisting. The position may require moving objects regularly weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Visual requirements include performing close-range tasks and adjusting focus as necessary.

How to Apply:
Complete all steps and submit an Employment Application through Edmonds School District on . Please make sure to select the desired job vacancy in Step 4 of the application process. Due to the number of applications we receive only candidates who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Edmonds School District does not discriminate in any program or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Title IX Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner Assistant Superintendent HR-Payroll-Benefitsth Avenue W. Lynnwood WA 98036
• Section 504 Coordinator: Jonathan Bell Executive Director of Student Servicesth Avenue W. Lynnwood WA 98036
• Civil Rights Compliance and ADA Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner Assistant Superintendent HR-Payroll-Benefitsth Avenue W. Lynnwood WA 98036