School Psychologist - Tucson Upper Campus (6th-12th Grade), 26/27 school year with a $3K Sign-On Bon

School Psychologist - Tucson Campus (6th-12th Grade), 26/27 school year

$3k Sign-On Bonus and up to $1,000/year in non-taxable reimbursement for CEUs and licensure fees.

Arizona’s first and only autism-focused charter school is expanding and seeking a School Psychologist to implement a strategic plan for creating and implementing a special education evaluation process.

Under the supervision and direction of Campus and Charter Leadership, the School Psychologist will be responsible for creating and implementing a special education evaluation process aligned to IDEA and state guidelines. The school psychologist will support compliance, programming, interventions, and parent involvement. 

Duties: 

• Administer cognitive, achievement, social/emotional, adaptive, autism spectrum, and other relevant assessments to students.


• Evaluate and interpret student data to make recommendations for appropriate services within the full range of regular and special education programs.


• Obtain signatures on Permission to Evaluate forms and communicate to staff in a timely manner when completed


• Interpret individual test findings and recommendations to parents of students who are being considered for placement in special education programs.


• Consult with teachers, administrators, and other professionals on specific diagnostic findings concerning students to maximize educational development through placement or educational management.


• Develop a school mentor program to support students' social-emotional development


• Consult with parents concerning students’ learning potentials, achievement levels, and personality adjustments, and recommend ways of helping the students and providing sources of further professional assistance.


• Prepare and submit special education data upon request


• Share in the responsibility of reviewing incoming students’ records to ensure compliance.


• Attend IEP Meetings as the LEA representative as needed


• Follow timelines to complete paperwork in a timely manner


• Develop compliant evaluations and paperwork for each student 


• Follow the school’s Child Find Process in compliance with ADE


• Assist in monitoring the accuracy of the school’s special education census with the Campus Assistant Director.


• Keep informed of new developments in school psychology, educational practice, and special education law.


• Create and deliver professional development for all staff to support 


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Arizona School Psychologist certificate. 


• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card


• Experience as a teacher or school counselor is preferred, OR any equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved

Benefits:

• The school is located at a new state-of-the-art Autism Center


• Competitive pay based on experience


• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life, Short-term disability, Group Life Insurance, Supplemental Benefits (hospitalization, critical illness, scheduled accident), and Pet Insurance.


• Paid Time Off (80 hours, prorated), including paid federal holidays and school breaks


• Eligible to participate in a 401(k) Traditional and/or Roth with a company match


• Great professional development and advancement opportunities! 


• Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones


• Eligible for up to $1,000 total in non-taxable reimbursement for continuing education unit credits (CEU) and professional licensure fees each school year


• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
  


• Eligible to participate in the referral bonus program


• (*) A $3,000 sign-on bonus of $1,500 is paid after the first 90 days of the start date and $1,500 after the completion of the school year, with satisfactory performance and attendance
  

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class require:  stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work:  

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. 

Working Conditions:  

Work is routinely performed in an indoor classroom environment.