School Psychologist
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Exempt – 10.5 Month Contract. Related Services Compensation Plan
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The school psychologist will provide services that assist parents and professionals in meeting the educational and social/emotional/behavioral, and mental health needs of children while under the direct supervision of Principal and Special Education Director.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
- Serves as a team member in the screening, evaluating and diagnosing students psychologically.
- Conducts parent-staff conferences to interpret findings and recommendations resulting from evaluations.
- Provides professional advice and consultation to students, parents, staff and faculty on all matters related to psychological needs and services in the schools.
- Collects, compiles, evaluates and provides data that may become necessary as a matter of information, documentation, reports or administrative planning requirements.
- Research and study the field of child growth and development to recognize the academic, social and emotional needs of children.
- Develops an understanding of the local community and its educational needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Knowledge of psychological testing and assessment techniques and practices.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of educational potential and abilities.
- Knowledge of child growth and development.
- Knowledge of effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of federal, state and district rules and regulations as they apply to psychological services of educational institutions.
- Knowledge of leadership practices and techniques.
- Knowledge of first aid and CPR procedures.
- Skill in performing psychological tests and assessments.
- Skill in operating office equipment and computer hardware and software applications.
- Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
- Skill in researching, analyzing and interpreting data and applying it to implement new programs or policies.
- Skill in compiling reports and other written documents.
- Skill in establishing rapport with students, parents, faculty and staff.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
Master’s degree in psychology, education, school psychology or a related field and two (2) years case management work experience OR an equivalent combination or education and experience that provide the required knowledge and skill, Arizona State Board of Education School Psychologist Certificate.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Toltec School District # 22 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services and activities. The Toltec School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.
The Toltec School District # 22 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services and activities. The Toltec School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.
REPORTS TO: Director of Exceptional Student Services.
Ronnie Morgan, Ed.D.
Special Education Director
Toltec School District
4050 W. Tonto Road
Eloy, AZ 85131
Salary: $65,000 – $80, 000