School Psychologist

Desert Choice Schools; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated School Psychologist to support students with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. This role involves providing counseling, conducting assessments, and collaborating with a team to implement effective interventions. The ideal candidate will hold a valid School Psychologist License or equivalent and be passionate about making a difference in students' lives. Join a collaborative team that values integrity and professional development, and enjoy a competitive compensation package along with comprehensive benefits. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a structured mentorship program and positively impact the educational journey of students in need.

Benefits

Competitive compensation plan

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development allowance

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• Valid licensure as a School Psychologist or equivalent is required.
• Experience with emotional and behaviorally challenged students is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and therapeutic interventions to students with behavioral needs.
• Assist in IEP management and collaborate on student interventions.

Skills

Crisis Management Interventions

Counseling

Collaboration

Behavioral Management

Education

School Psychologist License

LCSW/LMFT/LPC Licensure

Tools

PCMA certification

Job description

Overview

Desert Choice Schools is looking for a School Psychologist for our locations in Tempe, Queen Creek, and Yuma, AZ. The positions are part-time, up to 20 hours per week and full-time.

Travel between campuses might be needed. Mileage is paid. You need to have a School Psychologist License or LCSW/LMFT/LPC to qualify for this position.

Desert Choice Schools (http://www.desertchoiceschools.com), a Learn It Family of Companies division (http://www.learnitsystems.com), is a certified K-12 Private Day School approved by the Arizona Department of Education to provide Special Education Services for various disability categories.

Desert Choice Schools utilizes a highly-structured, school-wide Positive Behavioral Supports program that teaches students academic, social/emotional problem-solving strategies. We are a tight-knit team that values colleagues who exhibit collaboration, integrity, and the desire to make a difference in the lives of students who struggle to be successful.

Responsibilities

The School Psychologist will be part of a team working with students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs, providing counseling, training, clinical case management, therapeutic interventions, de-escalation, and crisis interventions. This position is supported by a day school program that provides a special education teacher and one to three behavior technicians who assist with classroom management, behavior documentation, and implementing social/emotional/behavioral interventions.

The School Psychologist will assist in Special Education case management, IEP and MET input, attend IEP and MET meetings, develop, collaborate, and implement interventions for students, provide counseling per students' IEPs, conduct parent training, and assist parents in accessing outside resources for their child. Other responsibilities include maintaining appropriate documentation and record-keeping.

Physical requirements vary based on specific student assignments. You may be asked to engage in any of the following: lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, stoop, reach, stand, kneel, squat, sit, walk, lift, pull, and grasp for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

• Valid School Psychologist/LCSW/LMFT/Counselor Licensure by AZ state
• Experience working with emotional and/or behaviorally challenged students
• PCMA certification is a plus but not required; we can provide PCMA training for you.
• Ability to collaborate and receive feedback, mentoring, and direction from peers and supervisors
• Maintain a professional and clinical perspective at all times
• Ability to safely and effectively use Crisis Management Interventions, including therapeutic holds

Desert Choice Schools offers a competitive compensation plan, comprehensive benefits, professional development allowance, and 401(k) plan. We are proud of our collaborative team approach, professional development, and structured mentorship program.

Desert Choice Schools/Learn It Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be presently eligible to work in the United States.