School Psychologist-Mesa, AZ

LOOKING FOR A SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST TO COMPLETE THE  SCHOOL YEAR IN MESA, AZ!

LOCAL PAY PER HOUR: $68/HR

40 HRS/WK (M-F)

MASTERS DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY

ACTIVE AZ SCHOOL PSYCH LICENSE

AZ IVP FPCC

EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH PEDIATRICS AND ADOLESCENTS
MUST HAVE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

START DATE: 3/2/2026*

The School Psychologist works to support students through a variety of mental health and developmental issues and aid in qualifying students for additional support services. The School Psychologist is responsible for providing on-site psychological services to students under the jurisdiction of the state and district.

• Completes multi-factored evaluations (initial and re-evaluations) in compliance with state regulations within a designated time frame

• Conducts pre-referral consultation/intervention.

• Monitors student’s response to curriculum modifications

• Serves as an instructional intervention specialist who plans intervention and individual education

• Performs Psycho-educational assessments

• Consults individually, or in groups, with students and/or parents or other personnel on matters relating to the education and mental health of the students to ensure the development and provision of the most appropriate education program

• Participates in on-going training/in-servicing related job duties.

• Consults with teachers and other team members on an ongoing basis

• Serves as a technical assistant for the support of implementation of RTI in the assigned schools (if applicable)

• Conducts an evaluation of each student assigned which shall include, but not limited to:

• Conducting pre-diagnostic meetings in order to determine scope and sequence of needed evaluations

• Interviewing the student o Observing classroom behaviors

• Consulting the student’s parents and teacher(s)

• Reviewing the student’s academic history and current educational functioning

• Conducts psycho-educational evaluations of the child’s learning process and level of educational achievement

• Administers specialized evaluations specific to the nature of the child’s problems

• Conducts Functional Behavior Analysis for student, if required

• Helps create Behavior Intervention Plan for student, if required (consultation with team members required)

• Attends pre-referral and screening team meetings in buildings assigned

• Enters information regarding the psycho-educational evaluation on CRT at least 24 hours prior to the extended IEP team meeting (as applicable per client/state requirement)

• Participates in the extended IEP team meetings and other such procedures as necessary, including manifestation determination review meetings

• As part of the team, determines the nature of a child’s problems through a full case study evaluation

• Attends PAEC meetings, completing psychological evaluation reports, and scheduling/chairing prediagnostic meetings (PDM’s)

• Participates in other duties based on the needs of students and programs. These may include teacher in-service, counseling, screening of students (preschool, etc.), parent groups, supervision of interns, research of ongoing programs, and development of new programs

• Maintains client information in a secure and confidential manner consistent with client and local procedures, as well as guidelines set forth by the State and State Board of Psychology

• Must maintain current State licensures and/or certifications in state of assignment

• Experience in pediatric and adolescent population is preferred

• Master’s degree in psychology preferred

• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

• Computer…