Temporary Psychologist – Search To Serve Summer

Temporary Psychologist – Search To Serve Summer

Washington Elementary School District 6 Special Services - Glendale, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job : 5583280
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 12, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Temporary Psychologist – Search To Serve Summer

Location: Search to Serve

Accountable To: Special Services

Summary:

Under general direction, incumbents provide psychological services in the school environment to include evaluation, consultation and program development to benefit students and their families who require special education or are at risk.

Essential Functions:

• Evaluates students for special education eligibility including diagnosing emotional, behavioral, learning and attention problems and determining the appropriate placement or intervention method.
  
  Counsels students individually or in groups on issues such as drug abuse, physical abuse, school behavior and motivation. Determines which concerns the school can handle and which need to be referred to outside agencies.
  
  Writes comprehensive evaluation reports with the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team, including determining information needed in a formal evaluation and the terminology to be used in the diagnosis.
  
  Consults teachers and parents in order to provide intervention techniques/methods in helping students to be more successful in school and in dealing with family problems.
  
  Attends staff, professional and agency meetings in order to discuss student needs, referral availability and intervention methods. Stays updated on new educational and psychological theories, processes and techniques.
  
  Provides in-service training on behavioral techniques and processes including determining the audience and the most effective presentation method.
• Leads school teams through the process of completing Functional Behavior Assessments using researched-based practices.
• Supports school teams in the development and implementation of formal and informal Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Works with others in developing programs for students needing special education or students at risk including determining staff, materials and dates and observing programs for effectiveness.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Required Qualifications:

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. In addition, verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

• Master’s degree in Psychology;
• Valid Arizona Department of Education Psychologist Certificate.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

Preferred Qualifications:

It is preferred that applicant possesses the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position.

• One year of school psychology experience;
• Valid Arizona State Psychology Licensure;
• Valid National Certificate for School Psychology.

Knowledge and

Skills Required:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills required, but not limited to, for this position include:

• Understanding learning, behavioral and child development theories;
• Demonstrating presentation techniques;
• Knowing referral sources;
• Understanding criteria for special education eligibility;
• Knowing State and Federal laws governing special education.
• Preparing psychological evaluations and reports;
• Selecting and using testing…