School Psychologist

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Company: Sahuarita Unified School District

Location: Oakland, CA 94666

Description:

Position Type:
Student Services/Psychologist

Date Posted:
6/27/2024

Location:
Student Services Office

Date Available:
07/25/2024

Closing Date:
Until FilledDescription: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Contract Terms: School Year

Salary Classification: Exempt

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Practice of school psychology in a public educational setting, as it relates to identification of, and services for, students served through Special Education in the Sahuarita Unified School District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Serves as a child advocate, promoting the educational, social and emotional growth of students and maintains a positive attitude toward his/her profession and work with students
  • Performs and reports school-based psychoeducational evaluations including comprehensive intellectual, emotional/behavioral, and adaptive assessments of students
  • Analyzes assessment results and eligibility criteria for special education services of referred student; provides relevant information to the Multi-Disciplinary Educational Team (MET); may also interpret evaluations from outside agencies.
  • If appropriate, provides conclusions and recommendations for development of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for the specified student as needed for programming
  • Makes program recommendations
  • Serves as a member of multi-disciplinary teams in student assessment and placement
  • Helps team to ensure that students are placed in the least restrictive environment
  • Consults with teachers regarding the academic and behavioral needs of students
  • Supervises such interns and practicum students as may be assigned or permitted
  • May provide individual and/or group school-based counseling services to student
  • Serves as a resource to special committees, school administrators and other school personnel
  • Serves as a liaison between school and community organizations
  • Participates in professional growth activities
  • Works closely with parents and the community to ensure supportive services for students
  • Performs related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
  • REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
    • Master's degree
    • Arizona certification as a School Psychologist
    • Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.
    • Functional knowledge of federal and state special education regulations.
    • Strong psychometric background, including an understanding of (and ability to use) a variety of normative, criterion-based and informal assessments.
    • Ability to communicate complex assessment data and implications (both verbally and in written form) to parents and school staff.
  • DESIRED
    • A minimum of two years of experience as a practicing School Psychologist
    • Training within an APA approved school psychology program
    • Ed.S. or Ph.D. in School Psychology; Arizona-licensed psychologist, NCSP.


    C. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
    • Ability to multi-task
    • Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
    • Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time
    • Ability to remain seated for extended periods of time
    • Ability to prioritize and organize
    • Ability to exercise judgment in accordance with established procedures
    • Ability to communicate with district personnel of all levels
    • Ability to work alone and as part of a team
  • COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY
    • Willingness to perform as an integral member of a successful team;
    • Dedication to providing the highest level of service;
    • Adherence to policies and procedures.

    PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

    TIME MANAGEMENT: Must plan as much as one year in advance;

    STRESS MANAGEMENT: Moderately stressful position with some time constraints and deadlines;

    PUBLIC CONTACT: Interacts with employees, students, parents, and the general public;

    LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY: Must oversee program and students and may have the responsibility for equipment and highly confidential records;

    EVALUATION PROCEDURE: In accordance with Governing Board policy;

    SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Director of Student Services

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

    PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: Sahuarita Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex or disability in admission or access to , or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

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