What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at Special Education Department?
- Support HUSD Vision, Mission and Goals.
- The school psychologist is responsible for improving the educational experiences of students who demonstrate learning difficulties and enable them to benefit from their instructional program.
- Collaborates and consults with parents, teachers and District personnel in designing, implementing and evaluating interventions at individual, school and district levels.
- Evaluates needs of children who may be eligible for special education services.
- Conducts assessments to identify and develop Individual Education Plans (IEP).
- Observes children in classroom, at play, evaluates student records and consults with parents, school personnel and administrators.
- Participates in the planning of remedial classes and testing programs designed to meet students’ needs.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Certified as a school psychologist in the State of Arizona.
- Minimum - Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, school psychology training program a plus.
- Knowledgeable / experienced with Individual Evaluation Plans (IEP) and IDEA programs commensurate with Federal and Arizona State special education regulations Pre-K through 12th grade.
- Experienced in administering, scoring and assessing psychological testing.
- No convictions for felonies or crimes against children.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop or kneel.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
HUSD participates in the Arizona State Retirement System; Defined Benefit Plan provides for lifelong monthly retirement income for qualified members.