Catalina Foothills School District

Remote School Psychologist for the 2024/2025 School Year (Elementary/Middle School)

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Position Type

Certified-Elementary/School Psychologist

Date Posted

6/4/2024

Location:

Multiple schools

Date Available

07/30/2024

Closing Date

Open until Filled

Remote School Psychologist for the 2024/2025 school year

Part-time (.50 FTE)

Definition

Under administrative direction of the Director of Student Services, performs work of considerable difficulty

developing psychological assessments of students and developing and implementing intervention and

treatment plans.

Summary

The remote school psychologist will provide psychological teleservices and perform duties as assigned including

those required by state statute and district policies and regulations during remote office hours. Upon

completion of the assessment process the remote school psychologist will attend team meetings to interpret

data and provide feedback regarding eligibility and interventions. The remote school psychologist partners with

an on-site school psychologist to complete psychological and special education duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks,

knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a complete listing of all

functions and tasks performed by positions in this job class.)

  • Provides consultation to students, teachers, staff, and parents regarding social/emotional, behavioral,

and/or academic behavior;

  • Participates in psycho-educational evaluations;
  • Conducts record reviews;
  • Administers individual assessments to students in a telepractice setting that in a reliable and valid

manner;

  • Interprets the results of individual, class, school, and district assessments;
  • Interviews teachers, parents and students and gather information about child behavior and conditions

related to learning;

  • Interprets and integrates data and develops school programs to meet the special needs of students;
  • Collaborates with site school psychologist and special education teams to make special education

decisions;

  • Consults with parents, teachers, and other staff members in developing and implementing plans;
  • Serves as a resource to committees, school administrators, and school personnel surrounding issues and

events that would benefit from the specific skill set of a school psychologist;

  • Plans and delivers a program of psychological services, including counseling for children, parents, and

teachers;

  • Conducts interventions, individual counseling, and group therapy sessions;
  • Conducts site-based educational research, as assigned;
  • Prepares case summary reports and federally and state mandated reports;
  • Maintains accurate and confidential records of students;
  • Participates in trainings, conferences, meetings, workshops, and other professional development

activities as required or as assigned;

  • And performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of state and local laws and CFSD rules and regulations regarding psychological assessment of

students

  • Knowledge of psychological testing and protocols
  • Knowledge of psychological counseling principles, practices and theories
  • Skill in assessing psychological needs and developing and implementing treatment plans
  • Skill in delivering psychological counseling
  • Skill in communicating effectively, orally and in writing
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, administrators, students,

parents and medical professionals

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience:

  • Master's degree in Psychology or Educational Psychology required; Education Specialist or Doctoral

degree preferred

  • Valid Arizona Psychologist Certificate from the Arizona Department of Education to practice as a School

Psychologist

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred
  • Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of school psychology
  • Must be able to interpret laws, policies, and guidelines relating to school psychology
  • Requires the ability to work with teachers, parents, coaches, sponsors, and students in a variety of

situations and work effectively in a team-oriented school.

  • Superior oral and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and respectfully with staff, parents, and students from diverse

backgrounds.

Computer Proficiency: Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Word, G-Suite, and specialized IEP software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee

to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals

With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions.

Work involves the performance of duties where physical exertion is often required to perform functions of the

position. Work may involve standing for extended time periods, sitting, bending, reaching and grasping. Vision

and hearing must be acceptable to perform job functions. Verbal communicative ability required in public

contact positions.

Work Environment

Works remotely during assigned office hours. Must work from an environment conducive to completing

assigned duties. Extensive contact with students, parents and teachers. Must have reliable, high-speed

internet.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no

way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is

not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual

currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned

Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Policy

In CFSD, we value a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students. We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex (which includes a prohibition against sexual harassment as described in District policy ACA-Sexual Harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, or disability.
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
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