School Psychologist; at Centennial High School

School Psychologist (8 hours) at Centennial High School

Centennial SD 28J Centennial High School - Portland, Oregon

Position posted in Centennial School District 28J

Job : 5563060

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 27, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

POSITION: School Psychologist

LOCATION: Centennial High School

FTE: 1.0

START DATE: August 31, 2026 or when filled

WORK HOURS: 7:30am – 3:30pm

SALARY: Pending Negotiations  salary schedule: $50,046 – $100,092)

BENEFITS: PERS, Medical, Dental, Vision, Optional Insurances, Paid Leaves, Holiday Pay, etc.

CONTRACT DAYS: 192

Final date to receive applications: Open until filled

Job Purpose Statement/s: The position of “Psychologist” is for the purpose/s of assessing students’
intellectual and mental functional levels; providing information for program development and student
placement, developing behavior plans; and providing information on child development and/or issues on
specific students to instructional personnel.

• Assess students’ functional capabilities and home and/or classroom environment for the purpose of
  determining student’s functional level and developing recommendations and/or placement.
• Assist in Child Find activities within District’s community.
• Consult with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of
  providing requested information, developing plans for service and/or making recommendations.
• Counsel students, parents and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school.
• Facilitate communication between students and/or parents with teachers and/or other personnel for
  the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
• Facilitate meetings (e.g. IEP conferences, parent meetings, in-services, etc.) for the purpose of
  developing plans and/or providing information regarding students’ functional goals.
• Intervene in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students
  in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
• Participate in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for
  the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.
• Prepare documentation (e.g. evaluations, observations, progress, contacts with parents, teachers
  and outside professionals, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, developing
  recommendations and/or conveying information.
• Present information on various topics related to area of professional expertise in psychology for the
  purpose of communicating information and gaining feedback on treatment issues.
• Research resources and methods (i.e. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and
  methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining appropriate approach for
  addressing students’ specific needs.
• Supervise interns for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and
  achieving overall objectives of school’s curriculum.
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of
  their work activities.

• Experience Preferred:
  Prior job related experience.
• Skills to apply assessment instruments, intervene in crisis situations, provide counseling, interpret test data, and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of assessment instruments and their application, relevant education codes, state and
  district policies.
• Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, complete a case study and develop an individual education plan,
  be flexible, work under time constraints, work effectively with staff, parents, students and community,
  work independently.
• Licensure required:
  State of Oregon, Personnel Service License, School Psychologist and
  Criminal Justice Fingerprint clearance.
• Other:
  First aid card and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate.

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Denise Wright, Director of Student Services
• District Office
• Email: