School Psychologist [plus Stipend] 2025/26 School Year - Desert Thunder

Avondale Elementary School District; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Avondale Elementary School District is seeking a Bilingual Psychologist Evaluator to participate in the evaluation process for eligibility, continuing eligibility, lack of eligibility, and special needs determinations for students referred to special education.

The role requires a Master's or higher in School/Clinical Psychology and current AZ School Psychologist certificate or AZ Board license, plus fingerprint clearance and background checks.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in School or Clinical Psychology from an accredited university.
• Current AZ Department of Education School Psychologist certificate or AZ Board of Psychological Examiners license.
• Must possess valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card upon employment.
• Must be able to pass a background clearance upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Participates in prescreening as needed and requested.
• Conducts evaluations per MET decisions.
• Presides over MET meetings as subject-area expert at assigned school sites.
• Acts as LEA representative at METs, IEPs, and other meetings unless another admin assumes role.
• Completes evaluation components and holds MET meeting within 60 days of permission to evaluate.
• Participates in IEP meetings to provide recommendations and information for goals and accommodations.
• Completes and maintains special education records per laws and supervisor guidelines.
• Consults with site/district staff, parents, and others involved in the special education process.
• Presides over manifestation determination, FBAs, and BIPs meetings.
• Acts as consultant to students, parents, and staff on psychological issues/needs.
• Assists in development of Section 504 Plans as needed.
• Provides emergency psychological support during school crises.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Master's Degree or higher in School/Clinical Psychology

Arizona School Psychologist certificate or AZ Psychology Examiners license

Job description

Stipend: Bilingual Psychologist Evaluator$1,500

Sign-On Compensation: $750 Prorated by Hire Date

General Description

To participate in the evaluation process to determine the eligibility, continuing eligibility, lack of eligibility, and special needs of students referred for special education services.

Qualifications

1. A Master's Degree or higher in School or Clinical Psychology from an accredited university
2. A current Arizona Department of Education School Psychologist certificate or current license from the Arizona Board of Psychological Examiners
3. Must possess a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card upon employment
4. Must be able to pass a background clearance upon employment

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Participates in the prescreening processes as needed and requested.
2. Conducts evaluations as determined by the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET).
3. Presides over all MET meetings as the "subject area expert" at assigned school sites.
4. Acts in the capacity of the "Local Educational Agency" (LEA) representative at all METs, IEPs, and other special education related meetings, unless that role is assumed by a knowledgeable site or district administrator.
5. Completes all evaluation components assigned at the MET and holds the MET meeting to go over the results within 60 calendar days from the date the signed permission to evaluate was received from the parents/guardians/surrogate unless a 30 day extension was requested from and approved by the child's legal representative(s).
6. Participates in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings, as needed or requested, to provide recommendations and information concerning students' current academic and behavioral functioning to assist in the development of relevant IEP goals and accommodations necessary for an eligible child to receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).
7. Completes and maintains all relevant special education computer based records, paperwork, reports, etc. required by State, Federal, and District laws, regulations, procedures, and supervisor guidelines associated with the school psychologist's role.
8. Consults with and supports site and district staff, parents, and other individuals who participate in the various stages associated with the special education process from pre-referral to the exiting of students from special education on an as needed or request basis.
9. Presides over the meetings concerning the manifestation determination process, Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), and the development of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
10. Acts in the role of consultant to the students, parents, and staff at the assigned school site(s) relative to school related psychological issues/needs.
11. Assists in the development of Section 504 Plans as needed.
12. Provides emergency psychological support during school related crisis.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Lead Psychologist

Shift Type: Full-Time

Classification: Exempt

Salary Range: Certified Support - Psychologist Salary Placement Schedule