School Psychologist

The SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST develops and implements comprehensive psychological services for students, which includes direct psychometric and psychoeducational evaluations of Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Blind and/or multiply disabled students. Additional responsibilities include: assisting in the development of educational/behavioral management programs for students through the use of diagnostic and educational/behavioral assessment skills; participating in MET (Multidisciplinary Education Team) and IEP (Individualized Education Plan) conferences and effectively communicating with other team members and parents; conducting psychoeducational evaluations of assigned, new, and continuing students; serving and monitoring classification of MD/MDSSI students; providing timely written reports which include recommendations for program planning; assisting teachers in developing and monitoring behavioral management plans through the use of diagnostic and behavioral assessment skills; providing counseling to referred student; monitoring students who take medication for behavioral therapy; assuming responsibility for professional growth and development through maintenance of professional memberships and workshops; participation in and/or generating research of relevance to school population; obtaining information about a variety of services offered to Deaf/Hard of Hearing school aged children outside the school and assist in obtaining such services when needed. Must utilize appropriate personal protective equipment as required. Participates in MIPS (Medicaid in Public Schools) as directed.

Position will be responsible for some or all of the listed duties and/or additional that occur from time to time.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Approximately three (3) years' experience in psychological evaluation of deaf and hard of hearing or sensory impaired children
Experience as a member of a Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team
 
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Special Education Laws and Regulations
Policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit
Principles and practices of administration and management
Agency or program rules, regulations, and operating procedures
Relevant medical, social, and legal community resources
Assessment instruments and methodologies
Current relevant research related to psychology and the behavior and learning problems of children
Safety procedures
Assessment practices with Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Blind, and multiply-disabled populations
Proper English usage, spelling, vocabulary, and basic academic subjects
Child development
ASL
 
DEMONSTRATED SKILL/ABILITY TO:
Work under pressure to meet deadlines and handle multiple and changing priorities
Use a variety of office and school equipment
Analyze information from journal articles, books, research findings, etc.
Utilize relevant assessment tools and problem solving techniques specific to psychological educational   assessment
Mentor and provide leadership related to school psychology  issues
Administer, interpret, and apply testing  results
Communicate effectively, both orally/in sign and in writing
Assist with the coordination of community-services by sharing information with families on community providers in the area of mental health (Psychology, counseling, behavior, etc...)
Counsel, resolve conflict, and problem  solve
Interpret and apply laws, regulations, codes, ethical considerations and   policies
Utilize a variety of computer-based  technologies
Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, demonstrating tact, diplomacy, and patience

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to pass FBI and State background check
Defensive Driver Training Program to be completed by all agency personnel that drive on State business
Master's Degree, advanced degree or equivalent in Psychology/School Psychology
Certified by a national certifying association (e.g., National Association of School Psychologists) or State of Arizona as School Psychologist
AHCCCS number for Medicaid billing within four months of hire
 

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (ASDB) does not accept applications via AZStateJobs.gov. We are unable to retrieve or process applications or resumes submitted through this website. Please go directly to the ASDB website at asdb.az.gov, open jobs to submit your application.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Leonardo Valenzuela at recruitment@asdb.az.gov or 520-770-3245 for assistance.