Psychologist Part Time - Temporary

Tolleson Elem SD 17•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Assisting students who experience physical, mental, social or emotional difficulties; identifying difficulties and promoting improvement through evaluation, intervention and/or consultation; referring and/or coordinating with community service agencies; planning, developing and evaluating programs; establishing appropriate interventions within the school setting.

Requirements

Masters Degree required, Doctorate preferred
One year of supervised internship, meet certification requirements by the State of Arizona and the Department of Education for School Psychologist
Successful experience as a psychologist in a school setting.
Working knowledge of normal and abnormal child development.
Diagnostic abilities to evaluate current intellectual functioning and emotional adjustments of individual students.
Ability to determine factors contributing to adjustments and/or learning difficulties of students from the standpoint of mental maturity, academic achievement, emotional maturity, social adjustment and gifted abiltiy.

Responsibilities

Assess student’s functional capabilities within and in consideration of multiple environments for the purpose of determining student’s functioning level and developing recommendations and/or placement.
Consult with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals to provide requested information, develop plans for services and/or make recommendations.
Counsel students, parents, and/or guardians for the purpose of evaluating issues and developing plans that will enhance student success.
Facilitate meetings (e.g. IEP conferences, parent meetings, in-service, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding student goals.
Intervene in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and develop successful inter-personal skills.
Participate in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) to receive and/or present information and/or meet credential requirements.
Prepare documentation (e.g. evaluations, observations, progress, contacts with parents, teachers, and outside professionals, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, develop recommendations and/or convey information.
Research resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) to determine appropriate approach for addressing student’s specifics needs.
Supervises interns, practicum students, and others for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school’s curriculum.
Coordinate and communicate with community agencies including medical, judicial, social service and mental health services to determine the appropriate treatments, etc. to meet the needs of specific students.
Develop and evaluate school-wide programs (e.g. crisis intervention services, prevention programs, etc.) to assist students who experience physical, mental, social or emotional difficulties.
Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.