Psychologist

Washington Elementary School District 6•Glendale, AZ

About The Position

Under general direction, incumbents provide psychological services in the school environment to include evaluation, consultation and program development to benefit students and their families who require special education or are at risk.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology
Valid Arizona Department of Education Psychologist Certificate
Understanding learning, behavioral and child development theories
Demonstrating presentation techniques
Knowing referral sources
Understanding criteria for special education eligibility
Knowing State and Federal laws governing special education.
Preparing psychological evaluations and reports
Selecting and using testing methods and interpreting the results
Facilitating meetings
Diagnosing learning and behavioral problems
Implementing intervention methods
Using computer-related software applications
Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.

Nice To Haves

One year of school psychology experience
Valid Arizona State Psychology Licensure
Valid National Certificate for School Psychology

Responsibilities

Evaluates students for special education eligibility including diagnosing emotional, behavioral, learning and attention problems and determining the appropriate placement or intervention method.
Counsels students individually or in groups on issues such as drug abuse, physical abuse, school behavior and motivation.
Determines which concerns the school can handle and which need to be referred to outside agencies.
Writes comprehensive evaluation reports with the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team, including determining information needed in a formal evaluation and the terminology to be used in the diagnosis.
Consults teachers and parents in order to provide intervention techniques/methods in helping students to be more successful in school and in dealing with family problems.
Attends staff, professional and agency meetings in order to discuss student needs, referral availability and intervention methods.
Stays updated on new educational and psychological theories, processes and techniques.
Provides in-service training on behavioral techniques and processes including determining the audience and the most effective presentation method.
Leads school teams through the process of completing Functional Behavior Assessments using researched-based practices.
Supports school teams in the development and implementation of formal and informal Behavior Intervention Plans.
Works with others in developing programs for students needing special education or students at risk including determining staff, materials and dates and observing programs for effectiveness.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.