School Psychologist with relocation to Arizona

Desert Choice Schools; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Choice Schools is hiring a School Psychologist to support students in the East Valley, AZ. The role entails providing behavioral support and counseling, managing Special Education cases, and collaborating with a dedicated team. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered, along with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Mileage reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan

Professional development allowance

Qualifications

• Licensed School Psychologist or equivalent.
• Experience with emotional and behaviorally challenged students is required.
• PCMA certification a plus, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and behavioral support to students.
• Assist in Special Education case management and IEP input.
• Collaborate with educators and parents on the student's needs.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis Management

Behavioral Interventions

Collaboration

Education

School Psychologist License

LCSW/LMFT/LPC License

Job description

School Psychologist with relocation to Arizona

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Desert Choice Schools is looking for a School Psychologist for our schools in the East Valley, AZ. We are offering a $2,500 sign on bonus. 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 the following disability categories Autism (A), Emotional Disability (ED), Mild Intellectual Disability (MIID), Moderate Intellectual Disability (MOID), Other Health Impaired (OHI), Specific Learning Disability (SLD), and Speech-Language Impairment (SLI).

Desert Choice Schools utilizes a highly-structured, school-wide Positive Behavioral Supports program that teaches students Academic, Social/Emotional Problem-Solving and Strategies. All DCS teachers and support staff are trained in a unique methodology that assists students with maintaining Positive Choice-Making. 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, and who share a passion to help children and their families.

The School Psychologist will be a part of a team that works with students with social, emotional and behavioral needs providing counseling, training, clinical case management, therapeutic interventions, de-escalation, pre-crisis and post crisis interventions as well as Special education case management. This position is supported by a day school program that provides special education teacher and one to three behavior technicians who assist oversee with classroom management, behavior documentation and reporting, implementing social/emotional/behavioral interventions. The School Psychologist will be responsible to assist in Special Education case management, IEP and MET input, attending IEP and MET meetings, developing, collaborating, and implementing interventions for students, counseling per students IEPs, parent training, as well as providing assistance to parents in accessing outside resources for their child. Other responsibilities include maintenance of appropriate documentation and record-keeping.

• Valid School Psychologist/LCSW/LMFT/ Counselor Licensure by AZ state
• Experience working with emotional and/or behaviorally challenged students
• PCMA certified is a plus but not required. We can provide PCMA training for you.
• Collaborate and able to receive to feedback, mentoring and direction from peers and supervisors
• Maintain a professional and clinical perspective at all times, able to not internalize or personalize (e.g. emotionally) in regards certain student behaviors or mannerisms that occur
• Ability to safely and effectively use Crisis Management Interventions (including the use of therapeutic holds) of all involved (e.g. self, student, other employees
  
  
  

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

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

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