Psychologist-Cocopah Middle School

Psychologist-Cocopah Middle School

Scottsdale USD 48 Mohave District Annex - Scottsdale, Arizona. Open in Google Maps

Job : 5830603

Final date to receive applications: Aug 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 13, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 27, 2026

PAY GRADE: Psychologist Pay Schedule

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The job of Psychologist is done for the purpose/s of assisting students who experience physical, mental, social or emotional difficulties; identifying difficulties and promoting improvement through evaluation, intervention and/or consultation; referring and/or coordinating with community service agencies; planning developing and evaluating programs; and establishing appropriate interventions within the school setting.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Assesses students’ strengths and weaknesses within and in consideration of multiple environments for the purpose of determining student’s present level of academic and functional performance and developing recommendations and/or placement.
• Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations.
• Coordinates and communicates with community agencies including medical, judicial, social service and mental health services for the purpose of determining appropriate treatments, etc. to meet the needs of specific students.
• Facilitates meetings (e.g. IEP conferences, parent meetings, in-service, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding students’ functional goals.
• Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or presenting information and/or meeting credential requirements.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. evaluations, observations, progress, contacts with parents, teachers and outside professionals, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations and/or conveying information.
• Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining appropriate approach for addressing students’ specific needs.
• Supervises interns, practicum students and others for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school’s curriculum.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

• Master’s Degree in job related area
• Job related experience is required

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

• Arizona Department of Education School Psychologist Certificate

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform advanced math; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws.

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operate standard office equipment; designing interventions.

ABILITY (position requirements at entry):

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment…