School Psychologist - 2024-2025 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possess a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Education, or School Psychology from an accredited institution.
2. Possess a valid School Psychologist certificate issued by the Arizona Department of Education.
3. Possess personal traits of character that enable effective communication rapport with pupils, staff, parents and community.

• Will work under the supervision of the Assistant Principal with the administrative responsibility for Special Education and will work in partnership with the Special Education Department Chairperson.
• Direct and plan for necessary psychological and/or counseling services to students on an individual basis, coordinated with the I.E.P. team.
• Make individual psychological assessments of students’ potentials and make complete written reports with appropriate recommendations in accordance with the outcomes of the tests, measurements and clinical judgment of the examiner, in compliance with IDEA requirements.
• Evaluations are to completed on a timely basis and the written report with a recommendation to submitted to the District Special Services Office no later than ten (10) days following the evaluation.
• Coordinate all psychological activities with appropriate school officials, to include the administrator in charge of discipline, guidance personnel and the Assistant Principal.
• Make recommendations to the Department Chairperson for the development of programs to meet the needs of students identified and/or designated as “cognitive dysfunctional, emotionally disabled and/or therapeutic intervention.
• Be procedurally available to pupils, parents, staff and faculty personnel for the administration of professional advice and consultation on all matters related to psychological needs and services. Participate in staffing meetings as requested by the Department Chairperson.
• Be a direct liaison with all community mental health services to provide adequate placement as well as recommended treatment for students and/or families in need of assistance. Serve as a resource for the school nurse, school social worker and transition specialist.
• Act as a consultant as needed to the Indian Education Advisor, the ESL and Migrant Programs and assist in the counseling of these students, and testing, if necessary.
• Prepare an annual report of accomplishments and recommendations for the school administrator and Director of Special Services in compliance with the IDEA requirements.
• Research and study the field of child growth and development in order to gainfully recognize the academic, social and emotional needs of children.
• Maintain the high standards of performance and ethical characteristics of the School Psychologist.
• Perform other duties as requested by the administrative supervisor, department chair, and Director of Special Services.
  Term of Employment: Ten-month contract.
  Salary: Determined by the Certified Initial Placement Salary Schedule
  Evaluation: Performance of this position will be evaluated by the designated Assistant Principal