Job Description:

SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS; PREMIER SCHOOLS; EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

WE ARE ON 4 DAY SCHOOL WEEK!

Job Description: To administer assessments and interpret results in written report; interpret evaluation results at IEP/MET team meetings to determine special education eligibility and appropriate services.

Ability to and skilled in:

• Conduct meetings and provide pertinent information to meeting

participants.

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Lead and/or provide professional consultations to teachers and parents.

• Interact well with staff, students, and families.

• Following ethical guidelines of licensing/certification entity and professional membership associations (as relevant) when performing thesejob duties.

• Provide counseling services as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/Or Competencies Required To Successfully Perform The Work:

Knowledge of:

• Arizona State Statutes as it pertains special education.

• Evaluation procedures and eligibility determination.

• Tests and measures as used in identifying disabilities.

• Current trends in school psychology, research methods, testing and

evaluation techniques, familiarity with commonly used diagnostic tests.

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required For Entry Into Position:

• Masters degree or Ph.D. degree (preferred) in school psychology -

Required.

• Certified by the Arizona Department of Education as a School Psychologist, or Licensed by the Arizona Board of Psychological Examiners as a Psychologist - Required.

• Experience conducting psycho-educational evaluations and interpreting test results.

• Pass a background clearance and fingerprint check

• Maintain confidentiality regarding student, staff and District information

• A valid Arizona Driver’s License must be maintained

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ First Aid required

Employee Benefits:

*Employee Health Insurance: Effective on the 1st of the following month after initial employment to all employees working at least 30 hours per week

*Life Insurance: $50,000 in life insurance is paid by the district

*State Retirement: Employee contribution 12.11%. District to match contribution

*Social Security/Medicare: Employee Contribution 7.65%

*Liability Insurance: All employees are automatically covered at no cost

*Sick Leave: Employees working at least 30 hours per week will earn one day per month

*Disability Insurance: Long term disability is provided by the State after 180 days. Short term disability is available at the employee’s expense

Terms of Employment: 11 month

Position also qualifies for $1,000 Hard toFill Stipend Annually