School Psychologist

School Psychologist -  School Year

Date Posted: 1/20/2026

Location:

District Office

The job of the School Psychologist is to support students' academic, social, and emotional development. The School Psychologist will assess and address learning and behavioral challenges, collaborate with educators and parents, and contribute to a positive and inclusive school environment. The role involves providing counseling, conducting assessments, and implementing interventions to enhance students' overall well-being. The School Psychologist will work together with teachers, administrators, and other specialists (e.g., occupational therapists) to design effective programs for children facing social or emotional problems, developmental or learning disorders, and disabilities.

The School Psychologist will advise the Principal in implementing these programs in individual or group sessions and occasionally counsel and guide parents and teachers.

Required:

• Master's degree in School Psychology or a similar related field from an accredited institution.
• Valid School Psychologist certificate issued by the Arizona Department of Education.
• Valid AZ Department of Public Safety (DPS) Identity Verified Print (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Strong understanding of state and federal education policies and regulations.

Preferred:

• A Ph.D. or Psy.
  
  D. in School Psychology or a similar educational field.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

• Assist staff in identifying students with disabilities.
• Screen, observe, and/or gather data on students who have been referred.
• Evaluate students, including selecting appropriate instruments, administering tests, observations, and writing reports that state the evaluation findings and provide educational program recommendations in compliance with IDEA requirements.
• Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and the individualized education program (IEP) team, communicating evaluation findings and collaborating on the child's educational plan.
• Provide collaborative consultation, including assisting general education staff with pre-referral intervention strategies and recommending and modifying support for students with disabilities in the classroom.
• Be available to students, parents, staff, and other personnel for professional advice and consultation on all matters related to psychological needs and services.
• Direct and plan psychological and/or counseling services to students on an individual basis, coordinated with the IEP team.
• Coordinate all psychological activities on campus with appropriate school officials.
• Collaborate to assess threats on campus.
• Assist with Section 504 evaluations as needed and collaborate with school counselors to create coordinated plans for students.
• Adhere to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules, regulations, and laws governing special education programs.
• Maintain compliance with district policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships and communication with teachers, administrators, students, and parents.
• Serve as a liaison with community health services to support students and families, referring students to community-based services as needed.
• Act as a liaison between the school, alternative programs, private placements, residential treatment centers, and other social service agencies.
• Prepare and submit required written reports in a timely manner following district procedures.
• Participate in activities promoting professional development.
• Participate in professional communities at the assigned school and district level.
• Work under the supervision of the Director of Special Services, collaborating with the site administrator and the Special Education Department Chairperson.
• Perform other duties as requested by site administration and the Director of Special Services to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

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