School Psychologist - East Valley Mesa, AZ Campus, 26/27 school year, with a $3K Sign-On Bonus!

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

School Psychologist - East Valley Mesa Campus, (K-3rd Grade), 26/27 school year $3k Sign-On Bonus and up to $1,000/year in non-taxable reimbursement for CEUs and licensure fees. AZACS is growing, and we invite you to apply to be part of our award-winning team AZACS was awarded the 2023/2024 National ESEA Distinguished Schools Award for Arizona and the 2022 YASS Prize for innovation in education and providing a transformational experience by expanding unique individualized learning programs for autism charter schools. Arizona’s first and only autism-focused charter school is expanding and seeking a School Psychologist to implement a strategic plan for creating and implementing a special education evaluation process. Under the supervision and direction of Campus and Charter Leadership, the School Psychologist will be responsible for creating and implementing a special education evaluation process aligned to IDEA and state guidelines. The school psychologist will support compliance, programming, interventions, and parent involvement.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience as a teacher or school counselor is preferred

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 ()
A $3,000 sign-on bonus of $1,500 is 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