School Psychologist – School Year
| Company | Leman Academy of Excellence |
|---|---|
| Location | Tucson, AZ, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- Master’s degree
- Arizona certification as a School Psychologist (PSS)
- IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card / Background and Criminal History Clearance
- First Aid and CPR Certification
Responsibilities
- Serves as a child advocate, promoting the educational, social and emotional growth of students and maintains a positive attitude toward his/her profession and work with students
- Provides consultation with students, teachers, other school personnel and parents regarding behavioral and/or academic concerns in the regular classroom and/or outside the classroom environment
- Serves as the leader of the Exceptional Scholar Services at school site level
- Provides individual psychoeducational evaluations
- Makes program and Special Education Placement recommendations
- Reviews the placement of Special Education students
- Provides the individual and/or group counseling and related services to students
- Serves as a resource to special committees, school administrators and other school personnel
- Serves as a liaison between school and community organizations
- Provides informational programs for students, teachers, other school personnel and parents
- Conducts educational research
- Disseminates information regarding current psychological research issues and practices
- Cooperates with the training and supervision of university students
- Participates in professional growth activities
- Maintains the high standards of psychological services in Leman Academy Schools
- Works closely with parents and the community to better the school’s capability to serve the needs of students
- Performs supervisory functions as required for the health, welfare and safety of students
- Exhibits patience, courtesy and tact when dealing with others
- Promotes and supports district-wide educational advancement in 21st Century Skills
- Integrates knowledge and skills that are relevant to the 21st Century
- Performs related duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years of experience as a practicing school psychologist
- Training within an APA approved school psychology program
- Doctorate in School Psychology