School Psychologist

Sign‑on bonus $10,000*

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 to identify areas that need additional data collected.
• Participate in 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 students’ 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 community, treating all with respect.
• Be active in the role when 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.
• Criminal history background check required.

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

• Four‑day on‑campus, one‑day remote work schedule. Remote days must be approved by the principal in advance, are limited to non‑student‑facing work such as report writing and compliance documentation, and must not interfere with testing, IEP meetings, or urgent student needs.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Duties are performed typically in school and/or office settings throughout the division. May include frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to approximately 25 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds.
• Must have the ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; and the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Eligibility and terms to be discussed with recruiter.

Education is not a spectator sport, so we encourage you to work hard, learn, have fun, and always do your best. If you accept the challenge of changing lives through education and give your very best to contribute to our students’ success, you’ll experience:

• Our colorful school spirit
• A fulfilling career
• A culture of connection
• Our spirit of tradition
• The benefits of being the best

Enjoy 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 include Arizona 401(k) with 6% employer match, Nevada State Retirement PERS, and Texas TRS. Promotion opportunities, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement support growth. We thrive in a welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment where we celebrate diversity and uphold equal‑opportunity principles.

Every team member, from support staff to leadership, shares knowledge, skills, inspiration and a passion for helping others learn and perform their best. Join Legacy Traditional Schools and experience a positive collective energy that ignites your desire to be the best. Ignite your career. Apply Today!