Certified School Psychologist

**Description**:SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

**Contract Terms**:School Year

**Salary Classification**:Exempt

**GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Practice of school psychology in a public educational setting, as it relates to identification of, and services for, students served through Special Education in the Sahuarita Unified School District.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
- Serves as a child advocate, promoting the educational, social and emotional growth of students and maintains a positive attitude toward his/her profession and work with students
- Performs and reports school-based psychoeducational evaluations including comprehensive intellectual, emotional/behavioral, and adaptive assessments of students
- Analyzes assessment results and eligibility criteria for special education services of referred student; provides relevant information to the Multi-Disciplinary Educational Team (MET); may also interpret evaluations from outside agencies.
- If appropriate, provides conclusions and recommendations for development of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for the specified student as needed for programming
- Makes program recommendations
- Serves as a member of multi-disciplinary teams in student assessment and placement
- Helps team to ensure that students are placed in the least restrictive environment
- Consults with teachers regarding the academic and behavioral needs of students
- Supervises such interns and practicum students as may be assigned or permitted
- May provide individual and/or group school-based counseling services to student
- Serves as a resource to special committees, school administrators and other school personnel
- Serves as a liaison between school and community organizations
- Participates in professional growth activities
- Works closely with parents and the community to ensure supportive services for students
- Performs related duties as assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
- Master's degree
- Arizona certification as a School Psychologist
- Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.
- Functional knowledge of federal and state special education regulations.
- Strong psychometric background, including an understanding of (and ability to use) a variety of normative, criterion-based and informal assessments.
- Ability to communicate complex assessment data and implications (both verbally and in written form) to parents and school staff.
- DESIRED
- A minimum of two years of experience as a practicing School Psychologist
- Training within an APA approved school psychology program
- Ed.S. or Ph.D. in School Psychology; Arizona-licensed psychologist, NCSP.

C**. **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time
- Ability to remain seated for extended periods of time
- Ability to prioritize and organize
- Ability to exercise judgment in accordance with established procedures
- Ability to communicate with district personnel of all levels
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY
- Willingness to perform as an integral member of a successful team;
- Dedication to providing the highest level of service;
- Adherence to policies and procedures.

**PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS**

TIME MANAGEMENT: Must plan as much as one year in advance;
STRESS MANAGEMENT: Moderately stressful position with some time constraints and deadlines;
PUBLIC CONTACT: Interacts with employees, students, parents, and the general public;
LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY: Must oversee program and students and may have the responsibility for equipment and highly confidential records;
EVALUATION PROCEDURE: In accordance with Governing Board policy;
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Director of Student Services

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

**Job Type**: Contract

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

- Sahuarita, AZ 85629: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person