SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Job Summary :

The school psychologist develops and implements comprehensive psychological services for students, which includes direct psychometric and psychoeducational evaluations of Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Blind and / or multiply disabled students.

• Additional responsibilities include : assisting in the development of educational / behavioral management programs for students through the use of diagnostic and educational / behavioral assessment skills;
• participating in MET (Multidisciplinary Education Team) and IEP (Individualized Education Plan) conferences and effectively communicating with other team members and parents;
• conducting psychoeducational evaluations of assigned, new, and continuing students; serving and monitoring classification of MD / MDSSI students;
• providing timely written reports which include recommendations for program planning; assisting teachers in developing and monitoring behavioral management plans through the use of diagnostic and behavioral assessment skills;
• providing counseling to referred student; monitoring students who take medication for behavioral therapy; assuming responsibility for professional growth and development through maintenance of professional memberships and workshops;

participation in and / or generating research of relevance to school population; obtaining information about a variety of services offered to Deaf / Hard of Hearing school aged children outside the school and assist in obtaining such services when needed.

Must utilize appropriate personal protective equipment as required. Participates in MIPS (Medicaid in Public Schools) as directed.

Position will be responsible for some or all of the listed duties and / or additional that occur from time to time.

Job Duties : Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :

Approximately three (3) years’ experience in psychological evaluation of deaf and hard of hearing or sensory impaired children

Experience as a member of a Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team

KNOWLEDGE OF :

Special Education Laws and Regulations

Policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit

Principles and practices of administration and management

Agency or program rules, regulations, and operating procedures

Relevant medical, social, and legal community resources

Assessment instruments and methodologies

Current relevant research related to psychology and the behavior and learning problems of children

Safety procedures

Assessment practices with Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Blind, and multiply-disabled populations

Proper English usage, spelling, vocabulary, and basic academic subjects

Child development

DEMONSTRATED SKILL / ABILITY TO :

Work under pressure to meet deadlines and handle multiple and changing priorities

Use a variety of office and school equipment

Analyze information from journal articles, books, research findings, etc.

Utilize relevant assessment tools and problem solving techniques specific to psychological educational assessment

Mentor and provide leadership related to school psychology issues

Administer, interpret, and apply testing results

Communicate effectively, both orally / in sign and in writing

Assist with the coordination of community-services by sharing information with families on community providers in the area of mental health (Psychology, counseling, behavior, etc...)

Counsel, resolve conflict, and problem solve

Interpret and apply laws, regulations, codes, ethical considerations and policies

Utilize a variety of computer-based technologies

Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, demonstrating tact, diplomacy, and patience

Selective Preference(s) : Pre-Employment Requirements :

LICENSING / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

Must be able to pass FBI and State background check

Defensive Driver Training Program to be completed by all agency personnel that drive on State business

Master's Degree, advanced degree or equivalent in Psychology / School Psychology

Certified by a national certifying association (e.g., National Association of School Psychologists) or State of Arizona as School Psychologist

AHCCCS number for Medicaid billing within four months of hire

Benefits :

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include :

Sick leave

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our

Retirement :