School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Located in beautiful southeast Arizona, Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team! Award-Winning District
* 5 Outstanding Schools
* Competitive Salaries
* Incentives
* Paid Holidays & Leave
* Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources
* Culture of Caring & Support

Qualifications:

Valid Arizona Department of Education School Psychologist, PreK-12 Certificate

Masters Degree in Psychology from accredited institution

Ph.D. in Psychology preferred

Three years' experience as a School Psychologist preferred

Knowledge, skill and or experience in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) strategies or be willing to receive training in those strategies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills

Strong organizational and record-keeping skills

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions

Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and problem-solving skills to address challenges related to special education services

Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level

Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position is held in the highest of confidentiality

Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies; including mandatory reporting procedures

Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents, and community members

Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for working with students with disabilities

Position Summary:

The School Psychologist serves as district-level special education support service which provides psycho educational assessment and consultation of handicapped children and adolescents. A secondary function of the position is to assist the Director of Exceptional Student Services in matters pertaining to the special education of handicapped students.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide psycho educational evaluation of handicapped students as well as consultation with parents and school personnel on issues relating to appropriate educational placement, programming and management

Assess difficulties of referred students through appropriate testing and diagnostic practices

Administers tests and recommends placement for handicapped students

Helps identify psycho educational handicapped students

Recommends corrective procedures

Assists and consults in behavioral change programs

Consults on Special Education needs of handicapped children

Attends case conferences on placement of individual students

Acts as a referral agent or consultant in the area of mental health topics

Interprets the school psychologists services to teachers and parents

Prepares and submits required reports on all students in question

Cooperates with personnel of community health and social welfare agencies

Acts as liaison between the school and juvenile court

Attends staff, professional, and interagency meetings

Assists with in-service training of school personnel

Keeps abreast of new developments in the field

Serves as a school liaison with community sources which provide educationally-related support services

Coordinates compliance with P. L. 92-142 procedures and consultation regarding other regulations pertaining to Special Education

Coordinates and evaluates students at the preschool level to determine eligibility for pre-school services

Participates in planning and placement of students outside of the District

Attends State Department and Agency meetings at the request of the Director

Coordinates mainstreaming efforts on a district-wide level

Makes home visits to parents of Special Education students

Attends conferences and workshops pertaining to school psychology

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms, sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend as necessary.

The employee may lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing a minimum of 10 pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. The employee will read correspondence and computer screens, and use the telephone.

Work Environment:

Indoor school building and office environment. This position regularly works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy l have substantial contact with parents, students, staff, and the public.

Organizational Relationships:

The School Psychologist reports to the Director of Exceptional Student Services. The School Psychologist will interact cooperatively with all other staff positions. All elements of good human…