School Psychologist
School Psychologist
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SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND
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The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (ASDB) we are seeking enthusiastic team members who are pursuing greatness and who can help provide our students with diverse opportunities. We know that our employees are the key to maintaining our standards of excellence. From staff members to teachers we empower our employees to meet the needs of our students and engage in their learning community.
ASDB was founded in 1912 the year of Arizonas statehood. ASDB serves over 2000 children who are blind visually impaired deaf hard of hearing or deafblind from birth to grade 12. ASDB operates two schools for the deaf one school for the blind our statewide Early Learning Program which includes birth to three and preschool programs and Itinerant Services for students attending a school with one of our district partners. ASDB is dedicated to empowering diverse young children and students with the educational opportunities necessary to succeed in college career and life.
School Psychologist
Location: Tucson or Phoenix Campus
Employee Status: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Calendar: 10Month
Pay Rate: $63374 $107711
Other: Preferred ASL
Click the link to Apply School Psychologist Please submit an application directly to our agency webpage. For more information contact the Recruiter at:
Job Summary:
The school psychologist develops and implements comprehensive psychological services for students which includes direct psychometric and psychoeducational evaluations of Deaf DeafBlind Blind and/or multiply disabled students.
Job Duties
Additional responsibilities include: assisting in the development of educational/behavioral management programs for students through the use of diagnostic and educational/behavioral assessment skills; participating in MET (Multidisciplinary Education Team) and IEP (Individualized Education Plan) conferences and effectively communicating with other team members and parents; conducting psychoeducational evaluations of assigned new and continuing students; serving and monitoring classification of MD/MDSSI students; providing timely written reports which include recommendations for program planning; assisting teachers in developing and monitoring behavioral management plans through the use of diagnostic and behavioral assessment skills; providing counseling to referred student; monitoring students who take medication for behavioral therapy; assuming responsibility for professional growth and development through maintenance of professional memberships and workshops; participation in and/or generating research of relevance to school population; obtaining information about a variety of services offered to Deaf/Hard of Hearing school aged children outside the school and assist in obtaining such services when needed. Must utilize appropriate personal protective equipment as required. Participates in MIPS (Medicaid in Public Schools) as directed.
Position will be responsible for some or all of the listed duties and/or additional that occur from time to time. Remote Options: This position may be eligible for Remote Work.
Approximately three (3) years experience in psychological evaluation of deaf and hardofhearing or sensoryimpaired children
Experience as a member of a Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team
Knowledge of
- Special Education Laws and Regulations
- Policies procedures and programs of the immediate work unit
- Principles and practices of administration and management
- Agency or program rules regulations and operating procedures
- Relevant medical social and legal community resources
- Assessment instruments and methodologies
- Current relevant research related to psychology and the behavior and learning problems of children
- Safety procedures
- Assessment practices with Deaf/Hard of Hearing DeafBlind Blind and multiplydisabled populations
- Proper English usage spelling vocabulary and basic academic subjects
- Child development
- ASL
- Work under pressure to meet deadlines and handle multiple and changing priorities
- Use a variety of office and school equipment
- Analyze information from journal articles books research findings etc.
- Utilize relevant assessment tools and problemsolving techniques specific to psychological educational assessment
- Mentor and provide leadership related to school psychology issues
- Administer interpret and apply testing results
- Communicate effectively both orally/in sign and in writing
- Assist with the coordination of communityservices by sharing information with families on community providers in the area of mental health (Psychology counseling behavior etc...)
- Counsel resolve conflict and problem solve
- Interpret and apply laws regulations codes ethical considerations and policies
- Utilize a variety of computerbased technologies
- Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work demonstrating tact diplomacy and patience
- Must be able to pass FBI and State background check
- Defensive Driver Training Program to be completed by all agency personnel that drive on State business
- Masters Degree advanced degree or equivalent in Psychology/School Psychology
- Certified by a national certifying association (e.g. National Association of School Psychologists) or State of Arizona as School Psychologist
- AHCCCS number for Medicaid billing within four months of hire
Benefit eligible employees are automatically covered for basic life nonsmokers accidental death and dismemberment and seat belt insurance.
Benefit eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the States retirement plan and longterm disability (LTD) program. Enrollment is mandatory and is subject to a 26week waiting period before initial enrollment. Employees may also choose to participate in a deferred compensation program to take advantage of taxdeferred retirement investments. Benefit Options also offer Employee SelfService Wellness Tuition Discount Travel Reduction Auto & Home Insurance and Purchase Discount Programs.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information contact the Recruiter at:
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting the Recruiter. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
