SY Certified: School Psychologist
Job in
Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85318, USA
Listing for:
Agua Fria Union High School District
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-12
Job specializations:
-
Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counselor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 74560 USD Yearly
USD
74560.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: 2026-2027 SY Certified: School Psychologist
Job Description – School Psychologist
TITLE: School Psychologist
FTE: 1.0
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
WORK CALENDAR: 211 days
COMPENSATION: District-Based Professional Support (Starting $74,560)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists the staff and educators employed by the Agua Fria Union High School District in a program directed toward the prevention of handicapping conditionsAssumes a major role in the identification of pupils with handicapping conditions, through the study of individual pupils and the appraisal of the individual pupil's school programImplements individual programs of intervention, through active involvement of all persons who have contact with the pupil, in the home, school and community environmentAssists the Director of Special Education in prioritizing and bringing to attention issues of concern regarding special education services and programs in order to increase efficiency and effectivenessAids in the developmental and educational needs of both normal and exceptional studentsConducts appropriate psycho-educational evaluations and assessments of students in order to identify students with educational disabilities and to determine the academic, social and emotional needs of individual pupilsProvides a well‑written, complete, and thorough MET report that is in compliance with federal and state regulations and district policiesProvides personal conferences to parents before any implementation of evaluation at which time clear procedures are made known to parents (reason for referral, type of tests used) and after evaluation, interprets a profile of the pupil's learning characteristics, current and projected potential of performance, sensory and motor skills, the social or adjustment factors which influence his learning and an educational plan for the pupilCommunicates results and makes recommendations to teachers based on the findings of the evaluation through oral and written reportsParticipates through an interdisciplinary decision‑making process, the determination of eligibility and appropriate assignment of students for special education programs and periodically re‑evaluates the success of individual education programs in meeting the needs of each of these studentsSupports teachers by providing informal behavioral observations in the classroom and assisting teachers with classroom problems to establish effective behavior management programsWorks with staff to develop functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plansProvides individual and group counseling to students to increase self concept, improve communication skills and to gain insight into interpersonal relationshipsProvides assistance in handling crisis situations by helping students express their feelings, providing insight and support and helping them put things back into focusProvides Parent Education Programs to parents who need assistance in developing effective behavior management techniquesDevelops and maintains contacts with community agencies and specialists in order that community resources may be used to supplement the services of the school psychologistAdvocates the protection of the human and civil rights of all pupilsComplies with federal and state special education regulations, district special education policies, and building administrative proceduresProvides formal and/or informal training of staff regarding special education procedures, legal requirements, and special education processesFollows procedures and timelines regarding MIPS/DSC billing and voucher applicationsActs as district liaison for students in private placement and follows all relevant procedures and timesMaintains confidentiality of information regarding students, staff, parents and school issuesProvides a welcoming atmosphere for students, staff, parents and communityPerforms responsibilities in an ethical and professional mannerPerforms other related duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIESREQUIRED
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