School Psychologist

School Psychologist – Legacy Traditional Schools

Position Overview:

The School Psychologist is responsible for providing evaluation, consultative, and counseling services in the school setting. Conduct psycho‑educational evaluations and lead the multidisciplinary team in the process of identifying students as eligible for and in need of special education services.

• Lead the multidisciplinary evaluation team (MET) through the evaluation process when a student is referred for a special education evaluation.
• Complete comprehensive evaluations and use professional judgment in order to identify areas that need additional data collected.
• Participate in the Legacy Traditional School non‑violent crisis response team if trained.
• Conduct classroom observations as part of the special education evaluation process, child study team (CST) process, and consultative process.
• Prepare cohesive and timely evaluation reports.
• Interpret assessment data and impart it to parents and MET members in a meaningful way.
• Identify students’ needs and develop programming recommendations based on evaluation outcomes.
• Lead the school team in the development and implementation of behavior plans.
• Lead the school’s pre‑referral intervention team.
• Provide counseling services in alignment with a student’s IEPs and/or 504 plans.
• Provide school‑based counseling in accordance with pre‑referral intervention or informally.
• Facilitate training on topics related to the position on an as‑needed basis.
• Provide consultative services to teachers and administrators regarding behavioral and academic concerns.
• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly and patient manner.
• Maintain courteous relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community, treating all with respect.
• Cover physical demands such as lifting, sitting, standing, moving throughout the campus and traveling to other campuses as required. Participate in events outside of normal hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s or higher degree.
• School Psychologist Certificate in the state where the position is located.
• Must pass a criminal history background check.

• Experience conducting psycho‑educational evaluations.
• Knowledge of IDEA and K‑8 programming for special education.

• Physical demands: walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to 25 pounds, occasional lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods, see and read a computer screen and printed material, hear and understand speech, speak in an audible tone, and follow oral and written instructions.

• Colorful school spirit
• A fulfilling career
• A culture of connection
• The spirit of tradition
• Industry‑leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time‑off
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority, even for part‑time roles
• Retirement plans: 401(k) in Arizona with 6% employer matching, Nevada State Retirement PERS, and Texas Retirement TRS
• Promotion opportunities, training, mentoring and tuition reimbursement
• A welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and upholds values of fairness, equality and respect as an equal opportunity employer

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