School Psychologist - Mesa Elementary Campus

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc•Mesa, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Arizona Autism Charter Schools (AZACS) is seeking a School Psychologist to join its growing, award-winning team. AZACS is the first and only autism-focused charter school in Arizona, recognized for its innovation and unique individualized learning programs. The School Psychologist will be responsible for creating and implementing a special education evaluation process aligned with IDEA and state guidelines, under the supervision of Campus and Charter Leadership. This role supports compliance, programming, interventions, and parent involvement, contributing to the school's mission of providing a transformational experience for students with autism.

Requirements

Valid Arizona School Psychologist certificate.
Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a teacher or school counselor is preferred, OR any equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.

Responsibilities

Administer cognitive, achievement, social/emotional, adaptive, autism spectrum, and other relevant assessments to students.
Evaluate and interpret student data to make recommendations for appropriate services within the full range of regular and special education programs.
Obtain signatures on Permission to Evaluate forms and communicate to staff in a timely manner when completed.
Interpret individual test findings and recommendations to parents of students who are being considered for placement in special education programs.
Consult with teachers, administrators, and other professionals on specific diagnostic findings concerning students to maximize educational development through placement or educational management.
Develop a school mentor program to support students' social-emotional development.
Consult with parents concerning students’ learning potentials, achievement levels, and personality adjustments, and recommend ways of helping the students and providing sources of further professional assistance.
Prepare and submit special education data upon request.
Share in the responsibility of reviewing incoming students’ records to ensure compliance.
Attend IEP Meetings as the LEA representative as needed.
Follow timelines to complete paperwork in a timely manner.
Develop compliant evaluations and paperwork for each student.
Follow the school’s Child Find Process in compliance with ADE.
Assist in monitoring the accuracy of the school’s special education census with the Campus Assistant Director.
Keep informed of new developments in school psychology, educational practice, and special education law.
Create and deliver professional development for all staff to support.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

The school is located at a new state-of-the-art Autism Center
Competitive pay based on experience
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life, Short-term disability, Group Life Insurance, Supplemental Benefits (hospitalization, critical illness, scheduled accident), and Pet Insurance.
Paid Time Off (80 hours, prorated), including paid federal holidays and school breaks
Eligible to participate in a 401(k) Traditional and/or Roth with a company match
Great professional development and advancement opportunities!
Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones
Eligible for up to $1,000 total in non-taxable reimbursement for continuing education unit credits (CEU) and professional licensure fees each school year
Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
Eligible to participate in the referral bonus program
$3,000 sign-on bonus ($1,500 paid after the first 90 days of the start date and $1,500 after the completion of the school year, with satisfactory performance and attendance)