School Psychologist; Part-time

School Psychologist (Part-time)

Openings as of 7/14/2026

• Date Posted: 4/13/2026
• Location:
  
  J.O. Combs Unified School District Office
• Date Available:
  
  07/16/2026

J.O. Combs Unified School District 44 complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation should contact Human Resources at hr.

J.O. Combs Unified School District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. We offer the full student experience from Pre‑K through high school. The district comprises five elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, alternative and online schools. We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities.

Salary Schedule/Base Annual Rate (subject to change):
Certified Salary Schedule /$65,630 (Part‑time prorated amount $32,815.00). Additional credit for related years of service and education.

Work Calendar: 10 months, 200 days

Hours:

Part‑time, 20 hours per week

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Benefits:
Eligible for benefits the first of the month following the new hire date

Reports to:

Principal and Director of Special Education

• Make a difference in children's lives, our future leaders
• Have school breaks and the summer off work
• Offer comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescriptions (no cost employee options), dental, vision, health savings account match, district paid basic life and accidental death and disability, and other voluntary benefits

The School Psychologist collaborates with parents, teachers, administration, community, and students to promote a healthy learning environment that focuses on students' academic and social needs.

• Supports the mission, vision, and goals of J.O. Combs Unified School District
• Collaborates and consults with parents, teachers, and district personnel in designing, implementing, and evaluating interventions to improve student academic success
• Serves as a team member in the screening, evaluation, and eligibility determination of students for disability categories under IDEA
• Facilitates parent‑staff meetings to interpret findings and recommendations from evaluations
• Reviews outside diagnostic evaluations and program recommendations for district compliance
• Provides professional advice and consultation to staff regarding psychological needs and services in schools for the response‑to‑intervention process
• Performs and/or collaborates with teams to conduct functional behavior assessments and/or positive behavior supports for struggling students
• Researches and studies child growth and development to recognize the academic, social, and emotional needs of children
• Develops an understanding of the local community and its educational needs
• Observes children in classroom and at play, evaluates student records, and consults with parents, school personnel, and administrators
• Counsels students individually and applies psychological methods to assist students in achieving personal, social, and emotional adjustment
• Serves as a member of the RTI team in decisions regarding the success of interventions
• May be required to participate in student meetings beyond the staff work schedule
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Must possess and maintain a valid DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Certified as a School Psychologist in the State of Arizona
• Minimum – Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, school psychology training program a plus – Doctoral degree preferred
• Knowledge of psychological testing and assessment techniques and practices
• Knowledge of principles and practices of educational potential and abilities
• Knowledge of child growth and development to recognize academic, social, and emotional needs of children
• Knowledge of effective communication and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of federal, state, and district rules and regulations as they apply to psychological services of educational institutions, including IDEA and Section 504
• Knowledge of leadership practices and techniques
• Knowledge of nonviolent crisis intervention…