School Psychologist (7342)

Queen Creek Unified District • Queen Creek, AZ

26d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide psychological and educational support services on a consultative basis to assigned schools within district boundaries. Provide direct and indirect services to children, including evaluation, reporting, consultation with teachers and parents, and educational programming. The position is a 197-day, 10-month exempt role, working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Compensation follows the QCUSD salary schedule for the applicable position; benefits are provided according to QCUSD District policy.

Requirements

• Valid Arizona School Psychologist Certificate.
• Master’s degree.
• Must pass a background clearance.
• Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience administering a variety of psychological and educational assessment instruments.
• Ability to develop positive and effective relationships with students, parents, teachers, principals, and other professionals.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage time and complete assigned tasks in an organized and efficient manner.
• Ability to bend and lift 50 pounds and to stand and sit for long periods.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with students and families from diverse ethnic populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual psychological and educational evaluations in accordance with mandated timelines, district procedures, and state and federal requirements.
• Consult with parents, teachers, principals, and other professionals during the evaluation process to help determine students’ educational needs.
• Prepare written psychological and educational reports in accordance with mandated timelines.
• Participate in the special education placement process to support student placement in the least restrictive environment.
• Serve as an effective member of Multidisciplinary Evaluation and IEP teams.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time