School Psychologist 26/27 School Year

Maricopa Unified School District #20 • Maricopa, AZ

22h

About The Position

While under the direct supervision of Principal, 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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of psychological testing and assessment techniques and practices.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of educational potential and abilities.
• Knowledge of child grown 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Researches and studies the field of child growth and development in order 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees