A Psychologist studies human behavior to learn about the mental processes that affect people and how they relate to each other. Specializes in research or works directly with patients. May assess, diagnose and treat mental, emotional or behavioral disorders, provide counseling, advise students, focus on workplace issues or consult on criminal cases.
School Psychologist
Littleton Elementary School District
Exceptional Student Serv. - Tolleson, Arizona This job is also posted in Littleton Elementary School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5892900
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
TITLE:
Psychologist
CLASSIFICATION
Exempt
Related Services Placement Schedule
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Within the limits of the Littleton Elementary School District policies, practices and requirements, the psychologist is responsible and has commensurate authority to accomplish the duties set forth. He may delegate portions of this responsibility, but he may not relinquish his overall responsibility of accountability.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES
(essential functions)
Assesses difficulties of referred students through appropriate testing and diagnostic practices
Helps identify within the school all types of exceptional children
Administers test and recommends placement for exceptional children within the limits of applicable state regulations
Maintains case records on all referred students
Recommends corrective procedures
Makes placements with outside agencies for children whose diagnosed problems would benefit from special programs not offered within
Confers with teachers and parents whenever necessary
Consults on special educational needs of children in all special education programs
Attends or conducts conferences on placement of individual students
Serves as a consultant on mental health topics for instructors in the school health program
Interprets the school psychological services to teachers and parents
Prepares and submits required reports on special education children and programs
Recommends placements in special education classes within the district
Cooperates with personnel of community health and social welfare agencies
Acts as liaison between the school district and special education departments in other school districts
Attends staff, professional and interagency meetings
Assists with in-service training of school personnel
Keeps abreast of new developments and legislation
Performs other duties as may be assigned
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Solving problems and resolving conflicts
Using computer and related software
Developing and training staff
Managing a budget
Analyzing and interpreting data
Monitoring safety procedures
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor and the general public sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
Current instructional practices
Evaluation, mentoring, and training methods
Arizona State Law and District policies and procedures
Human growth and development
Federal, state and district financial budgeting regulations, processes and procedures
Effective discipline methods
Positive interpersonal skills to interact with staff, parents and community
Knowledge of Special Education requirements and regulations
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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 or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
A master's degree in psychology
Certified by Arizona State Department of Education as a school psychologist
Three years experience working in an environment with children
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty successfully
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the governing board may find appropriate and acceptable
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Valid State of Arizona Driver's License
Certified by Arizona Department of Education in Psychology
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Ten, eleven or twelve month. Salary and work year to be
established by the Board. Telecommute eligibility established by the Governing Board in accordance to Policies
GCC & GDD.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Certified Personnel.