Job Description:

Salary Range:

$60,000.00 - $85, 000.00 USD annually

As part of Arizona State University’s charter to provide access and excellence, ASU Preparatory Academy (ASU Prep) shares this commitment by demonstrating all students can achieve at the highest levels, regardless of their background. To scale our current impact, ASU Prep is advancing a major expansion program taking fundamental responsibility for the communities we serve.

The Immersion School Psychologist is responsible for the psychological assessment of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral domains utilizing standardized evaluations. The Immersion School Psychologist monitors the completion of case study evaluations and participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) conferences and meetings designing systems, programs and services that maximizes students’ social, emotional, and educational success. In collaboration with teachers, parents, administrators and other professionals to strengthen connections between home and school, and ultimately creating a safe and effective educational environment.

GRANT FUNDED POSITION
This is a grant funded position. Continuation is contingent on future grant funding.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in School Psychology or closely related subject.
• Active Arizona ADE-Issued Certificate in School Psychology.
• Valid Arizona DPS-Issued IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Spanish bilingual abilities, highly preferred but not required.
• Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct psychological and/or case-study assessments and translate assessment results for students.
• Participate in IEP conferences, team meetings, and problem-solving meetings.
• Lead crisis intervention efforts and provide insight into the development of functional assessments and behavior intervention plans.
• Integrate psychological services into the classroom, as appropriate.
• Evaluate and/or translate research into practice and understand research design and statistics in sufficient depth to plan and conduct investigations and program evaluations for improvement of services.
• Provide support services to parents/guardians, as needed.
• Coordinate and/or collaborate with a range of individuals/agencies to promote and provide comprehensive services to students and families.
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions.
• Take appropriate action ensure compliance and accuracy with all tasks and responsibilities.
• Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Knowledge of methods of assessment; systematic processes to collect data, translate assessment results, and evaluate outcomes of services.
• Knowledge of learning processes, appropriate instructional interventions to meet students’ needs.
• Ability to implement and assess instructional interventions for effectiveness.
• Knowledge of behavioral mental health, including models, methods and their application.
• Knowledge and/or training in AZ Emergency Response Plan preferred, but not required.
• Ability to articulate, represent professional demeanor and ability to take initiative.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands, arms and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 15 lbs such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

LOCATION:  Hybrid- 60% on-site- Polytechnic High School (Mesa, Arizona); Casa Grande High School (Casa Grande, Arizona)

40% remote.

TRAVEL: 

Occasional travel may be required for site visits, meetings, trainings and/or conferences. Locations may vary and may require overnight stays.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

What about learning drives us to do more than deliver the lesson? Maybe we’re overachievers. Or maybe we just know what real impact looks like. Each one of us has seen passion win over fear, vision become relentless focus and belief in human potential make it all the way to the finish line.
Our mission is to design new models for educational success and raise academic achievement for all learners Are you ready to find a career with a company whose mission, vision, and values align with yours? . Can you see yourself fitting into this mission with us? Apply at: https://asuprep.asu.edu/careers/