School Psychologist - Tucson Upper Campus (6th-12th Grade), 26/27 school year with a $3K Sign-On Bonus!
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Elementary and Secondary SchoolsChild Care ServicesSchool and Employee Bus TransportationTechnical and Trade SchoolsResidential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse FacilitiesSchool 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 completedInterpret 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 developmentConsult 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 requestShare in the responsibility of reviewing incoming students' records to ensure compliance.Attend IEP Meetings as the LEA representative as neededFollow timelines to complete paperwork in a timely mannerDevelop compliant evaluations and paperwork for each studentFollow the school's Child Find Process in compliance with ADEAssist 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 supportPerform other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsValid Arizona School Psychologist certificate.Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance cardExperience 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 achievedBenefits:The school is located at a new state-of-the-art Autism CenterCompetitive pay based on experienceMedical, 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 breaksEligible to participate in a 401(k) Traditional and/or Roth with a company matchGreat professional development and advancement opportunities!Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved onesEligible for up to $1,000 total in non-taxable reimbursement for continuing education unit credits (CEU) and professional licensure fees each school yearTuition reimbursement after 6 months of employmentEligible 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 attendanceADA 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: