Description: 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 

A. 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.  

B. 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 

D. 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.