Job Description:

School Psychologist - This is an immediate opening.

Leading Edge Academy is seeking to hire and accepting applications for a School Psychologist to service several of our campuses, including Gilbert, East Mesa and Maricopa.

Overview:

The School Psychologist provides comprehensive school psychological services to students in elementary, junior high and high schools. This position is under the direction of the Network Sped Director.

Qualifications:

• School Psychologist Certification by Arizona Department of Education or Psychologist License by Arizona State Board of Psychologist Examiners
• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
• Demonstrate knowledge of federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and laws

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Follow professional best practices and district procedures in identification, evaluation, and placement of potential special education students and re-evaluation of students previously found eligible for special education services

Consultant Regarding Educational and Mental Health Needs of Students

• Emphasize application of psychological and mental health principles in the school setting
• Assist school staff in understanding and using group measurement data
• Encourage the use of data-based decision making and research-based interventions
• Assist school staff to analyze student behavior and provide positive behavioral supports
• Assist in understanding of student differences and individual student needs
• Encourage and assist in the development of programs to provide special education help needed by students
• Assist teachers in the development of appropriate classroom interventions for instructional, behavioral, and mental health needs of students

Counselor

• Provide social skills training, counseling, and/or behavioral coaching as indicated in a student’s IEP or 504 plan limited individual and group counseling for students, if time permits

Leading Edge Academy is a K-12th Charter school that focuses on the whole child, and is proud to offer advanced academics and character development in a technology-enriched environment. Our schools have small class sizes and a safe family feel.

Leading Edge Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, or disability.

Please send resumes to: resumes@leadingedgeacademy.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year