School Psychologist - Phoenix Main Campus; 4th-12th Grade

Position: School Psychologist - Phoenix Main Campus (4th-12th Grade)
Position:

School Psychologist - Phoenix Main Campus (4th-12th Grade), 26/27 school year, with a $3K Sign-On Bonus!

Type:

Charter

Location:

Urban

Job :

134310

County:

Southwest Maricopa

Posted:

May 22, 2026

Contact Information:

Arizona Autism Charter Schools

4125 N 14th St

Phoenix, AZ 85014

District Website

Contact:

Margot Hessing

Phone:

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

AZACS is growing, and we invite you to apply to be part of our award-winning team

AZACS was awarded the 2023/2024 National ESEA Distinguished Schools Award for Arizona and the 2022 YASS Prize for innovation in education and providing a transformational experience by expanding unique individualized learning programs for autism charter schools.

Arizona's first and only autism-focused charter school is expanding and seeking a School Psychologist to implement a strategic plan for creating and implementing a special education evaluation process.

Under the supervision and direction of Campus and Charter Leadership, the School Psychologist will be responsible for creating and implementing a special education evaluation process aligned to IDEA and state guidelines. The school psychologist will support compliance, programming, interventions, and parent involvement.

Duties:

* Administer cognitive, achievement, social/emotional, adaptive, autism spectrum, and other relevant assessments to students.

* Evaluate and interpret student data to make recommendations for appropriate services within the full range of regular and special education programs.

* Obtain signatures on Permission to Evaluate forms and communicate to staff in a timely manner when completed

* Interpret individual test findings and recommendations to parents of students who are being considered for placement in special education programs.

* Consult with teachers, administrators, and other professionals on specific diagnostic findings concerning students to maximize educational development through placement or educational management.

* Develop a school mentor program to support students' social-emotional development

* Consult with parents concerning students' learning potentials, achievement levels, and personality adjustments, and recommend ways of helping the students and providing sources of further professional assistance.

* Prepare and submit special education data upon request

* Share in the responsibility of reviewing incoming students' records to ensure compliance.

* Attend IEP Meetings as the LEA representative as needed

* Follow timelines to complete paperwork in a timely manner

* Develop compliant evaluations and paperwork for each student

* Follow the school's Child Find Process in compliance with ADE

* Assist in monitoring the accuracy of the school's special education census with the Campus Assistant Director.

* Keep informed of new developments in school psychology, educational practice, and special education law.

* Create and deliver professional development for all staff to support

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

* Valid Arizona School Psychologist certificate.

* Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card

* Experience as a teacher or school counselor is preferred, OR any equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved

Other:

Benefits:

* The school is located at a new state-of-the-art Autism Center

* Competitive pay based on experience

* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life, Short-term disability, Group Life Insurance, Supplemental Benefits (hospitalization, critical illness, scheduled accident), and Pet Insurance.

* Paid Time Off (80 hours, prorated), including paid federal holidays and school breaks

* Eligible to participate in a 401(k) Traditional and/or Roth with a company match

* Great professional development and advancement opportunities!

* Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones

* Eligible for up to $1,000 total in non-taxable reimbursement for continuing education unit credits (CEU) and professional licensure fees each school year

* Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment

* Eligible to participate in the referral bonus program
* (*) A $3,000 sign-on bonus of $1,500 is paid after the first 90 days of the start date and $1,500 after the completion of the school year, with satisfactory performance and attendance