Catalina Foothills School District Tucson , AZ 85704
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School Psychologist for the 2024/2025 School Year (Elementary) JobID: 2710
Position Type:
Certified-Elementary/School Psychologist
Date Posted:
12/13/2023
Location:
Multiple schools
Date Available:
07/30/2024
Closing Date:
Open until Filled
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School Psychologist for the 2024/2025 school year
Full-time (1.0 FTE)
To be based at Manzanita Elementary and Canyon View Elementary
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in Psychology or Educational Psychology
Current Arizona School Psychologist certificate from the Arizona Department of Education to practice as a School Psychologist
Valid Arizona Driver's license and clear driving record
Under the administrative direction of the Director of Student Services, performs work of considerable difficulty developing psychological assessments of students and developing and implementing intervention and treatment plans.
Essential Functions: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this job class.)
Tasks:
Administer psychological and educational tests and other assessments to students and interpret results;
Observe children in classroom settings and assess psychological needs;
Interview teachers, parents and students and gather information about child behavior and conditions related to learning;
Interpret and integrate data and develop school programs to meet the special needs of students;
Consult with parents, teachers and other staff members in developing and implementing plans;
Plan and deliver a program of psychological services, including counseling for children, parents and teachers;
Conduct interventions, individual counseling and group therapy sessions;
Prepare case summary reports and federally and state mandated reports;
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:
Knowledge of state and local laws and CFSD rules and regulations regarding psychological assessment of students
Knowledge of psychological testing and protocols
Knowledge of psychological counseling principles, practices and theories
Skill in assessing psychological needs and developing and implementing treatment plans
Skill in delivering psychological counseling
Skill in communicating effectively, orally and in writing
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, administrators, students, parents and medical professionals
Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Policy
In CFSD, we value a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students. We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex (which includes a prohibition against sexual harassment as described in District policy ACA-Sexual Harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, or disability.
Catalina Foothills School District