Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION Nogales Unified School District #1
PSYCHOLOGIST
Purpose Statement:
The job of PSYCHOLOGIST is done for the purpose/s of assessing students' intellectual and functional levels; developing behavior plans; providing information on child development issues to school personnel and parents; collaborating with community agencies regarding individual student plans; and providing recommendations for program development and student placement for special education. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for a $2,000 Recruitment and Retention stipend and a $7,700 CSF Base addendum.
This job reports to STUDENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: analytical skills, applying assessment instruments, interpersonal skills, preparing and maintaining accurate records, promoting child centered environment, verbal and written communication skills.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform advanced math; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: bilingual (english/spanish) helpful, pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws, stages of child development
ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities, assessing learning outcomes achieved by students, communicating with students, creating and maintaining climate of respect, maintaining confidentiality, meeting deadlines and schedules setting priorities, working as part of a team, working with detailed information/data.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact the Organization’s services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and some fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 75% sitting, 10% walking, and 15% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
Experience Job related experience is desired.
Education Masters degree in job related area.
Required Testing Certificates & Licenses
Valid Arizona certification, License from Psychologist Board and Master's degree in psychology
Continuing Educ. / Training Clearances
Maintain Arizona Certification Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance Maintain Fingerprint Clearance Card
FLSA Status
Approval Date
Salary Grade
Exempt
Special Services SS
Job description available upon request