Board approves school psychologist job description; position to be advertised at 0.6 FTE

Chief Human Resources Officer Buck Roman presented a proposed school psychologist job description following a recent resignation. The district did not previously have a formal job description for this role; HR developed the document with input from neighboring districts, the executive director of special education, and a veteran school psychologist.

Roman described the position’s primary responsibilities: serving as an integral member of IEP teams, conducting psychoeducational assessments to determine special education eligibility, and supporting implementation of accommodations. The position being advertised is a 0.6 full‑time equivalent that will serve site needs (Forest Grove position noted in discussion).

Trustees asked about the physical requirements wording in the job posting to ensure compliance with reasonable‑accommodation obligations. HR clarified the physical requirements were standard and that assistive devices consistent with accommodations would be accepted.

Trustee Schumhorst moved to approve the job description; the motion passed by roll call (unanimous among voting trustees present). HR will post the position and begin recruitment.