School Psychologist

Tanque Verde Unified School District•Tanque Verde, AZ

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Tanque Verde Unified School District is seeking a School Psychologist for the start of the 2026–2027 school year. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. The School Psychologist provides psychological services in an educational setting and performs duties assigned under state statutes and district policies and regulations. The role supports students, families, educators, school administrators, and community agencies through consultation, individual and group services, psychological evaluations, assessment interpretation, and collaboration on special education matters. The School Psychologist helps ensure appropriate student placement, including placement in the least restrictive environment, maintains confidential records, prepares reports, and participates in professional development and meetings. Duties and responsibilities may evolve and are not limited to those listed in the posting.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology.
Arizona certification as a School Psychologist (PSS).
Valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card.
Experience supervising others.
Knowledge of education for disabled or handicapped students, State Board of Education rules and regulations, and district policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect records and information, sharing information within legal limits and using discretion.
Ability to explain complex psychological data meaningfully to parents, teachers, and others.
Knowledge of school psychology principles and practices and ability to interpret related laws, policies, and guidelines.
Ability to work with a diverse student population.
Knowledge of effective instructional processes and understanding of school and agency organization and operations.
Ability to apply learning principles to developing competence inside and outside school.
Knowledge of psychometrics, including normative, criterion-based, and informal evaluations.
Knowledge of evaluating students with physical and sensory impairments.
Understanding of child development, learning disorders, behavioral management, and personality theory.
Skills in writing instructional objectives.
Ability to maintain positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with the Superintendent, administrators, staff, and Governing Board.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally, create presentations, and communicate effectively to top management, public groups, and/or the Governing Board.
Ability to travel between school sites during the workday.
Ability to sustain an even temperament through extended work hours and problem situations.

Nice To Haves

Education Specialist (Ed.S.), Educational Specialist, or doctoral degree preferred.
National Certification as a School Psychologist (NCSP) preferred.
Familiarity with school district operations preferred; work experience in a school setting is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Consult with students, teachers, other school personnel, and parents regarding social, emotional, behavioral, and academic concerns.
Conduct psychological evaluations, including comprehensive intellectual assessments of exceptional students, and prepare reports on findings.
Administer individual assessments to students and interpret individual, class, school, and district assessment results.
Collaborate with site special education and multidisciplinary teams on student assessments, placement, and other special education decisions.
Serve as a resource to committees, administrators, and school personnel on issues that benefit from school psychology expertise.
Provide regular consultations to teachers and site administrators regarding student behavior.
Act as a liaison among students, parents, school staff, and community agencies on matters benefiting from school psychology expertise.
Interpret evaluations received from outside agencies.
Help ensure students are placed in the least restrictive environment.
Consult with students individually and in groups about school-related problems.
Conduct site-based educational research as needed.
Consult with educators and other professionals regarding cognitive, affective, social, and behavioral performance.
Assess developmental needs and develop educational environments that meet diverse needs.
Intervene to improve organizations and develop effective partnerships among parents, educators, and other caretakers.
Maintain accurate and confidential student records and prepare detailed reports and other required records.
Participate in trainings, conferences, meetings, workshops, and other professional development activities as required or assigned.
Represent staff and the District at meetings.
Perform other related duties as assigned.