School Psychologist East Valley
Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, 85718, USA
Listed on 2026-07-10
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counseling & Student Support, Psychology
Position Overview
The School Psychologist is responsible for providing evaluation, consultative, and counseling services in the school setting. This includes conducting psycho‑educational evaluations and leading the multidisciplinary team (MET) in the process of identifying students who are eligible for and in need of special education services.
Essential Functions- 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 additional data needs.
- Participate in the non‑violent crisis response team if trained.
- Conduct classroom observations as part of the special education evaluation, child study team (CST) process, and consultative process.
- Prepare cohesive and timely evaluation reports.
- Interpret assessment data and communicate findings to parents and MET members.
- Identify students' needs and develop programming recommendations based on evaluation outcomes.
- Lead the school team in developing and implementing 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 as needed.
- Provide consultative services to teachers and administrators regarding behavioral and academic concerns.
- Respond promptly, efficiently, and respectfully to all internal and external customers.
- Maintain courteous relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members, 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 normal hours.
- Perform 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.
- Remote days must be approved by the principal in advance.
- Remote work is limited to non‑student‑facing tasks such as report writing and compliance documentation.
- Remote work must not interfere with testing, IEP meetings, or urgent student needs.
- Physical demands include frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to 25 pounds, and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds.
- Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods, read computer and printed material, hear and understand speech, speak audibly, and understand oral and written instructions.
- Eligibility and terms to be discussed with the recruiter.
$10,000*
BenefitsEnjoy industry‑leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses, and paid time‑off. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits are available. Discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority are offered, even for part‑time roles. Retirement plans include Arizona 401(k) with 6% employer matching, Nevada State Retirement PERS, and Texas retirement TRS. Opportunities for promotion, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement are also provided.
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