School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Fowler Elementary District District Wide - Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5937797

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 23, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 23, 2026

Description:

The School Psychologist is responsible for improving the educational experiences of children who demonstrate learning difficulties with instructional program or are experiencing physical, mental, social or emotional difficulties within the classroom or school setting. He/she collaborates with the administration, staff and parents to identify, evaluate, design strategies and interventions and recommend placement when needed.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate or advanced degree in School Psychology
• Valid Arizona School Psychologist Certification
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Strong knowledge of the English language including reading, writing and oral communication with extensive skills in spelling, punctuation and grammar
• Knowledge of Spanish including reading, writing and oral communication is desired
• Must be an energetic, decisive, highly ethical, strong leader
• Must be sensitive to interpersonal relationships
• Strong leadership, decision-making and implementation skills
• Must be capable of dealing with several assignments concurrently regarding a variety of issues
• Must be capable of developing effective instructional programs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with students, parents and staffs
• Must be an energetic, highly ethical and possess good emotional and physical health
• School Psychology experience is preferred

Knowledge of:

• Standard diagnostic tests and testing materials for identification of special education students
• Special education, Gifted Education, Section 504, language acquisition programs etc.
• Standard special education forms; such as, IEP, Parent Release, Student Placement, etc.
• Child Study Team process
• Special education and language acquisition programs
• Student intervention programs and procedures
• Technology applications and its use as an instructional tool
• Federal and Arizona School Law governing schools and districts
• Analysis of test/achievement data
• Arithmetic and basic mathematic procedures
• Policies, procedures, and regulations of the District and the schools

Ability to:

• Perform functions from written and oral instructions
• Organize and prioritize work, take initiative and adhere to time restraints and attend to multiple tasks
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with teachers, administrators, students, and parents.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of staff, student and family records
• Analyze and present achievement data
• Provide in-service to staff
• Work effectively with a diverse community
• Communicate ideas and programs to individuals, staff, parents, community, etc.

Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Governing Board or the Superintendent may deem appropriate

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist staff in identifying and evaluating at risk students and exceptional learners
• Observe and /or gather data on students who have been referred for special education testing
• Administer intelligence tests, tests of perceptual and motor development and personality assessments to individual students
• Summarize assessment(s) findings, interpret data and offer recommendations, in a timely manner
• Make recommend regarding placement for children eligible for special education programs
• Prepare and submit required reports on individual student’s evaluations
• Attend parent/staff meeting to interpret test results and possible placement in special education program
• Facilitate and coordinate for special education services at each assigned school and program
• Assist special education staff in…