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School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Focused StaffingPhoenix, AZ, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Possess a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Education, or School Psychology from an accredited institution.
  • Possess a valid school psychologist certificate issued by the Arizona State Board of Education.
  • Possess personal traits of character that enable effective communication rapport with pupils, staff, parents and community.
  • Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Directly responsible to Administrator for Special Services.
  • Participate as a team member in the areas of screening, evaluating, and diagnosing.
  • Participate in parent-staff conferences to interpret findings and recommendations resulting from evaluations.
  • Firmly adhere to all federal, state and district rules and regulations regarding timelines.
  • Be procedurally available to pupils, parents, staff and faculty personnel for the administration of professional advice and consultation on all matters related to psychological needs and services in the schools.
  • Collect, compile, evaluate and provide, as required, data that may become necessary as a matter of information, documentation, reports or administrative planning requirements.
  • Implement and maintain the policies, rules and regulations of the Board as directed through its appointed administrators.
  • Research and study the field of child growth and development in order to gainfully recognize the academic, social and emotional needs of children.
  • Develop an understanding of the local community and its educational needs. Diligently observe and apply the principles and techniques of good school public relations. Assume a leadership role in bringing about a harmony of understanding between the school and the community which it serves.
  • Maintain the high standards of performance and ethical characteristics of the School Psychologist.
  • Other duties as assigned.
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