Certified School Psychologist

Position:

Certified School Psychologist

Type:

Public

Location:

Suburban

Job ID:

122994

County:

Pima

Posted:

April 26, 2024

Contact Information:

Sahuarita Unified School District

350 W Sahuarita Rd

Sahuarita, AZ 85629

District Website

Contact:

Alena Lancour

Phone: 520-625-3502

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

Description: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Apply Online at: https://susd30.us/apply

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.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: Sahuarita Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex or disability in admission or access to , or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

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