Certified School Psychologist

Certified School Psychologist

Cartwright School District's motto is "One Team, Una Familia!" which reflects our dedication to treating each child as a cherished family member. We are looking for self-motivated and experienced workers with the same dedication.

To improve the school educational experience of the students inthe Cartwright School District.

• Master's degree or higher from a NASP or APA approved program in School Psychology.
• Proficiency in all computer functions including word processing.
• Must be able to type your own reports.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Assesses difficulties of referred students through appropriate testing and diagnostic practices.
• Administers tests and recommends placement for exceptional children within the limits of applicable state regulations.
• Helps identify within the school all types of exceptional children.
• Maintains a case record on all referred students.
• Recommends corrective procedures.
• Confers with teachers and parents whenever necessary.
• Consults on the educational needs of children in all special education programs.
• Attends case conferences on the placement of individual students.
• Serves as a consultant on mental health topics in the schools.
• Member of 504 Team at the assigned schools.
• Chairs Child Study team at assigned schools.
• Interprets school psychological services for teachers and parents.
• Prepares and submits required reports on children in special education programs.
• Cooperates with personnel of community health and social welfare agencies.
• Acts as liaison between the School District and Special Education departments in other school districts.
• Attends staff, professional and interagency meetings.
• Assists with in-service training of school personnel.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the field.
• Assumes leadership positions for all special education programs on site.
• Conducts workshops and in-services for special education and regular education staff on various topics as needed or directed by Special Services.
• Possesses the ability to engage in short-term counseling.
• Possesses the ability to perform functional behavioral assessments and participate with other team members in developing behavior intervention plans.
• Is integral in developing proactive interventions for children (regular and special education) experiencing discipline problems.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Special Services and building principal.

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, stae, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable Cartwright School District and departmental policies and procedures.

• REPORTS TO: Site Administrator
• LOCATION: Special Services Department
• SUPERVISES: NA
• CALENDAR: Psychologist Calendar;
  As approved by the Governing Board
• JOB CATEGORY: Certified
• BEGINNING SALARY: Psychologist Salary Schedule;
  As approved by the Governing Board
• BENEFITS: Approved by the Govering Board
• FLSA STATUS: Exempt
• DEALINE FOR APPLICATION: Unitl filled

• Position Type:
  Student Support and Related Services/ Psychologist
• Date Posted: 2/5/2026
• Location:
  
  Districtwide