Description: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST Sahuarita Unified School District

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Contract Terms: School Year

Salary Classification: Exempt

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Practice of school psychology in a public educational setting, as it relates to identification of, and services for, students served through Special Education in the Sahuarita Unified School District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serves as a child advocate, promoting the educational, social and emotional growth of students and maintains a positive attitude toward his/her profession and work with students
• Performs and reports school-based psychoeducational evaluations including comprehensive intellectual, emotional/behavioral, and adaptive assessments of students
• Analyzes assessment results and eligibility criteria for special education services of referred student; provides relevant information to the Multi-Disciplinary Educational Team (MET); may also interpret evaluations from outside agencies.
• If appropriate, provides conclusions and recommendations for development of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for the specified student as needed for programming
• Makes program recommendations
• Serves as a member of multi-disciplinary teams in student assessment and placement
• Helps team to ensure that students are placed in the least restrictive environment
• Consults with teachers regarding the academic and behavioral needs of students
• Supervises such interns and practicum students as may be assigned or permitted
• May provide individual and/or group school-based counseling services to student
• Serves as a resource to special committees, school administrators and other school personnel
• Serves as a liaison between school and community organizations
• Participates in professional growth activities
• Works closely with parents and the community to ensure supportive services for students
• Performs related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

A. REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree
• Arizona certification as a School Psychologist
• Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.
• Functional knowledge of federal and state special education regulations.
• Strong psychometric background, including an understanding of (and ability to use) a variety of normative, criterion-based and informal assessments.
• Ability to communicate complex assessment data and implications (both verbally and in written form) to parents and school staff.

B. DESIRED

• A minimum of two years of experience as a practicing School Psychologist
• Training within an APA approved school psychology program
• Ed.S. or Ph.D. in School Psychology; Arizona-licensed psychologist, NCSP.

C . PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time
• Ability to remain seated for extended periods of time
• Ability to prioritize and organize
• Ability to exercise judgment in accordance with established procedures
• Ability to communicate with district personnel of all levels
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY
• Willingness to perform as an integral member of a successful team;
• Dedication to providing the highest level of service;
• Adherence to policies and procedures.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

TIME MANAGEMENT: Must plan as much as one year in advance;

STRESS MANAGEMENT: Moderately stressful position with some time constraints and deadlines;

PUBLIC CONTACT: Interacts with employees, students, parents, and the general public;

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY: Must oversee program and students and may have the responsibility for equipment and highly confidential records;

EVALUATION PROCEDURE: In accordance with Governing Board policy;

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Director of Student Services

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: Sahuarita Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex or disability in admission or access to , or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person