School Psychologist - Join Our Team!

Located in beautiful southeast Arizona, Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join our High School team! 
Award-Winning District * 5 Outstanding Schools * Competitive Salaries * Incentives * Paid Holidays & Leave * Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources * Professional Development
Apply Today & Make a Difference in Students' Lives.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Valid Arizona Department of Education School Psychologist, PreK-12 Certificate
2. Masters Degree in Psychology from accredited institution
3. Ph.D. in Psychology preferred
4. Three years' experience as a School Psychologist preferred
5. Knowledge, skill and or experience in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) strategies or be willing to receive training in those strategies

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide psychoeducational evaluation of handicapped students as well as consultation with parents and school personnel on issues relating to appropriate educational placement, programming and management.
2. Assesses difficulties of referred students through appropriate testing and diagnostic practices.
3. Administers tests and recommends placement for handicapped students.
4. Helps identify psychoeducational handicapped students.
5. Recommends corrective procedures.
6. Assists and consults in behavioral change programs.
7. Consults on Special Education needs of handicapped children.
8. Attends case conferences on placement of individual students.
9. Acts as a referral agent or consultant in the area of mental health topics.
10. Interprets the school psychologists services to teachers and parents.
11. Prepares and submits required reports on all students in question.
12. Cooperates with personnel of community health and social welfare agencies.
13. Acts as liaison between the school and juvenile court.
14. Attends staff, professional, and interagency meetings.
15. Assists with in-service training of school personnel.
16. Keeps abreast of new developments in the field.
17. Serves as a school liaison with community sources which provide educationally-related support services.
18. Coordinates compliance with P. L. 92-142 procedures and consultation regarding other regulations pertaining to Special Education.
19. Coordinates and evaluates students at the preschool level to determine eligibility for pre-school services.
20. Participates in planning and placement of students outside of the District.
21. Attends State Department and Agency meetings at the request of the Director.
22. Coordinates mainstreaming efforts on a district-wide level.
23. Makes home visits to parents of Special Education students.
24. Attends conferences and workshops pertaining to school psychology.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
INITIAL WAGE PLACEMENT PLAN:SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INITIAL WAGE PLACEMENT PLAN
SUPPLEMENTAL:  Classroom Site Fund - $10,000 annual or prorated based on start date!
**BENEFITS** SVUSD offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at an additional cost to employees. Benefits also include paid leave, paid holidays, paid life insurance, and an equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan. For more details, please visit the Join Our Team and Benefits web pages.
 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT
Human Resources - 515-2760 or human.resources@svps.k12.az.us

NON-DISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 
The Sierra Vista Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Sierra Vista Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. Inquiries may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 3305 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista AZ, 85635 or 520-515-2700.