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JOB DESCRIPTION Nogales Unified School District #1
PSYCHOLOGIST
Purpose Statement:
The job of PSYCHOLOGIST is done for the purpose/s of assessing students intellectual and functional levels; developing behavior plans; providing information on child development issues to school personnel and parents; collaborating with community agencies regarding individual student plans; and providing recommendations for program development and student placement for special education. In addition to the base salary the position is eligible for a $2000 Recruitment and Retention stipend and a $7700 CSF Base addendum.
This job reports to STUDENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
Essential Functions
- Assesses students functional capabilities and home and/or classroom environment for the purpose of determining students functional level and developing recommendations and/or placement in special education.
- Communicates with students and/or parents with teachers and/or other personnel for the purpose of evaluating situations solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
- Consults with teachers parents other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information developing plans for services and/or making recommendations for student IEP.
- Counsels special education students parents and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school.
- Implements school wide program development and program evaluation (e.g. crisis intervention services etc.) for the purpose of ensuring effective programs to assist children who experience physical mental social or emotional difficulties.
- Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of special education students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
- Prepares a wide variety of written materials student screens and evaluation for the purpose of documenting activities providing written reference and/or conveying information for special education behavior plans and manifestation materials.
- Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques assessment tools and methods community resources etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students functional and academic goals in special education.
- Screens and/or evaluates as appropriate students for the purpose of determing the need for further individualized assessment and IEP compliance.
Other Functions
- Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
- Coordinates with community agencies including medical judicial social service and mental health services for the purpose of determining appropriate treatments etc. to meet the needs of specific students.
- Facilitates meetings processes etc. for the purpose of meeting curriculum guidelines and/or ensuring that state mandates are achieved.
- Participates in meetings workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
- Supervises interns practicum students and others for the purpose of monitoring performance providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of schools curriculum and special education program.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
SKILLS are required to perform multiple highly complex technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: analytical skills applying assessment instruments interpersonal skills preparing and maintaining accurate records promoting child centered environment verbal and written communication skills.
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 required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: bilingual (english/spanish) helpful pertinent codes policies regulations and/or laws stages of child development
ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities meetings and/or events; gather collate and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to 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 diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. In working with others problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities assessing learning outcomes achieved by students communicating with students creating and maintaining climate of respect maintaining confidentiality meeting deadlines and schedules setting priorities working as part of a team working with detailed information/data.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is some opportunity to impact the Organizations services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and some fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 75% sitting 10% walking and 15% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
Experience Job related experience is desired.
Education Masters degree in job related area.
Required Testing Certificates & Licenses
Valid Arizona certification License from Psychologist Board and Masters degree in psychology
Continuing Educ. / Training Clearances
Maintain Arizona Certification Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance Maintain Fingerprint Clearance Card
FLSA Status
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Salary Grade
Exempt
Special Services SS
Job description available upon request
Employment Type
Full-Time
