School Psychologist

Legacy Traditional Schools • Peoria, AZ

3d • Remote

About The Position

Ignite your desire to be the best! Imagine an energy so positive, so powerful, it ignites your desire to be the best, inspires you to bring out the best in others, and fuels your aspiration to do the best work of your career. At Legacy Traditional Schools we do things a special way, in a way that ignites our desire to be the best, illuminates our educators’ best talents, lights up the minds of our students, and fuels our school spirit. We shine the brightest when we raise our hands and rise to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents and communities. POSITION OVERVIEW The School Psychologist provides comprehensive psycho-educational evaluation, counseling, consultation, and behavioral support services exclusively through secure, compliant digital platforms. This role supports Legacy Traditional Schools by identifying students’ academic, behavioral, and emotional needs; interpreting assessment data; guiding multidisciplinary teams in eligibility decisions and intervention planning; and providing individual and group counseling services as appropriate. The psychologist collaborates remotely with educators, families, and administrators across multiple campuses to support Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), provide Section 504 consultation, contribute to threat assessment and crisis response processes, and ensure equitable access to services. All services are delivered in compliance with IDEA, FERPA, and state requirements within a fully remote environment.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of cognitive, academic, and social-emotional development.
• Expert knowledge of psycho-educational assessment instruments and interpretation techniques.
• Proficiency in test administration, data analysis, eligibility determination, and IEP development.
• Ability to conduct virtual observations, functional behavioral assessments (FBA), and environmental analyses using remote protocols.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and time management skills while managing complex caseloads across multiple campuses in a remote environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of special education laws, including IDEA, Section 504, and Child Find requirements.
• Commitment to professional ethics and culturally responsive psychological services.
• Advanced proficiency with teleassessment tools, digital service platforms, and secure data systems.
• Thorough understanding of teleassessment validity standards, remote testing limitations, and best practices for virtual service delivery.
• Master’s degree in Education or School Psychology (Educational Specialist degree or higher preferred).
• Valid state-specific certification or credential authorizing service as a School Psychologist in the state(s) where services are provided.
• Must successfully pass a criminal history background check in accordance with applicable state and organizational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administer, score, and interpret cognitive, behavioral, and social-emotional assessments using approved tele-assessment tools and virtual observation protocols.
• Lead virtual multidisciplinary evaluation team (MET) meetings to determine eligibility for special education services and develop data-driven service recommendations.
• Prepare comprehensive electronic evaluation reports that integrate multiple data sources and summarize findings, interpretations, and recommendations in compliance with state and federal timelines.
• Conduct virtual observations, functional behavioral assessments (FBA), and environmental analyses using remote protocols, evaluating the validity of digital assessment results and documenting any tele-assessment limitations in accordance with professional best practice standards.
• Partner with teachers, parents, and administrators to design evidence-based academic and behavioral interventions.
• Facilitate virtual IEP and MTSS meetings, interpreting complex assessment results and guiding data-based decision making.
• Provide virtual professional learning related to mental health, behavioral supports, and RTI/MTSS processes.
• Consult with campus leadership during crisis situations and threat assessment processes, conduct risk analysis and documentation review, and assist in developing safety plans and post-crisis intervention strategies in coordination with on-site teams.
• Deliver virtual individual and group counseling and social-emotional support services aligned with IEP and Section 504 plans.
• Implement behavior intervention plans (BIP) and collaborate with staff to support ongoing progress monitoring within digital learning environments.
• Conduct virtual student observations and consultations to inform intervention planning and service adjustments.
• Provide remote crisis intervention support in alignment with district protocols and nonviolent crisis response standards and assist with post-incident recovery planning in coordination with on-site teams.
• Maintain detailed, confidential electronic counseling notes and progress documentation in accordance with professional and legal standards.
• Ensure all services adhere to IDEA, FERPA, HIPAA, and applicable state-specific education regulations and professional practice standards.
• Maintain documentation, evaluation reports, counseling records, and IEP documentation in compliance with federal and state-specific timelines and procedural requirements.
• Uphold professional boundaries and strict confidentiality in all remote interactions and digital service platforms.
• Maintain active licensure in the state(s) in which services are provided and remain current with telepractice standards, ethical guidelines, and evolving virtual assessment practices.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to ensure continued licensure compliance and high-quality remote service delivery.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in alignment with organizational and student service needs.

Benefits

• Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time-off.
• Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority.
• Invest in your future with retirement plans and enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees