Psychologist - 2026-2027

TITLE: Psychologist

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To provide high quality psychological services to Tempe School District #3 in support of the district’s goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• M.A., M.S.Ed., Ed.S., Ph.D., Ed.D., or Psy.D. in School Psychology or Psychology
• Arizona School Psychologist Certification
• Obtain and maintain NCI, First Aid, and CPR certifications
• Comprehensive knowledge of academic and behavior interventions, including development of FBA and PBIPS
• Ability to conduct comprehensive psycho educational evaluations to determine eligibility for special education and determine student needs.
• Good knowledge of the nature and effects of the impairment(s) or disability(s) of students
• Knowledge of special education law, procedures, practices, and materials required to provide appropriate learning experiences for students
• Ability to assess needs, develop and implement the IEP, and evaluate outcomes in specialty
• Ability to coordinate activities with related and specialist staff
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, parents, and the community; excellent human relations skills; skill in both oral and written communications; ability to work in a multicultural environment with a diverse population of staff, students, and parents
• May be required to control certain behavior(s) through physical restraint
• Computer proficiency in district designated computer software, including MET and IEP software programs, Microsoft office, and other relevant software
• Ability to facilitate multidisciplinary meetings

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in identifying appropriate interventions including those related to crisis, school-wide, regular classroom, special education classrooms, and individual students.
• Provide consultation to district and school administration, individual staff members, parents, community and specific programs within the district.
• Provide psychological evaluations and expertise to the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) process in determining eligibility and specific programming needs of students.
• Provide therapeutic interventions addressing the mental health needs of individual students, groups of students, and the families of students of Tempe School District #3.
• Provide training on selected topics, and to practicum students, interns, and post-doctoral students as specified.
• Provide school and district-wide training.
• Provide support to Tempe School District #3 in an effort to evaluate individual programs, assist in establishing local norms and identifying student characteristics that will positively impact the education of all students.
• Develop and maintain accurate records and reports for compliance with district, federal, and state guidelines.
• Follow NASP/APA codes of ethics and state/federal laws regulating the practice of special education and school psychologists.
• Follow state law and district policy with cases involving child abuse and neglect;
• Provide ongoing consultation and support to teachers and teams in the development, design, and implementation of Functional Behavioral Assessments and Positive Behavior Intervention Plans for students experiencing difficulties.
• Participate on district crisis team as needed.
• Maintain competence and skills in the area of school psychology through continued professional growth.
• Register with Medicaid as a provider.
• Maintain daily and Medicaid logs and time study.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Please note that the closing date for this posting may be changed at any time without prior notice.

DEPARTMENT: Student Support
SALARY: Psychologist Schedule
WORK YEAR: Psychologist Calendar

REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Behavior, Social & Health Services, and /or Director of Student Support and Principal (as appropriate)

EVALUATION: Psychologist Performance Evaluation