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School Year:
2024 - 2025
Working Calendar Days:
184 Days
Salary Range:
See Professional/Technical & Administration Salary Placement Schedule
Benefited Status:
Benefited Position - Tier 1Purpose Statement
The job of School Psychologist is done for the purpose/s of measuring and interpreting the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children; interpreting results of psychological studies; interpreting and applying state and federal codes; and developing strategies and interventions to address the exceptional student/ special education needs of eligible students.This job reports to Exceptional Student Services DirectorEssential Functions
Other Functions
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including pertinent computer software; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and facilitating meetings.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform advanced math; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: psychology and educational principles; and pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities/behaviors; assessment instruments and techniques; cultural differences of student population; job-related codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; keyboarding; knowledge of community resources; methods of instruction and training; recordkeeping and record retention practices.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; working with detailed information/data; and maintaining effective working relationships.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Experience Job related experience within a specialized field is required.
Education Masters degree in job-related area.
Equivalency
Certificates Continuing Educ./Training
Valid Arizona School Psychologist Certificate Continuing Education Requirements
Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability
Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
FLSA Status Approval Date
Exempt May 12, 2014
Full Time
$84k-113k (estimate)
02/27/2024
12/31/2050
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