School Psychologist - East Valley Mesa, AZ Campus

School Psychologist - East Valley Mesa Campus, (K-3rd Grade), 26/27 school year

$3k Sign-On Bonus and up to $1,000/year in non-taxable reimbursement for CEUs and licensure fees.

AZACS is growing, and we invite you to apply to be part of our award-winning team AZACS was awarded the 2023/2024 National ESEA Distinguished Schools Award for Arizona and the 2022 YASS Prize for innovation in education and providing a transformational experience by expanding unique individualized learning programs for autism charter schools.

Arizona’s first and only autism-focused charter school is expanding and seeking a School Psychologist to implement a strategic plan for creating and implementing a special education evaluation process.

Under the supervision and direction of Campus and Charter Leadership, the School Psychologist will be responsible for creating and implementing a special education evaluation process aligned to IDEA and state guidelines. The school psychologist will support compliance, programming, interventions, and parent involvement.

Duties

Administer cognitive, achievement, social/emotional, adaptive, autism spectrum, and other relevant assessments to students. Evaluate and interpret student data to make recommendations for appropriate services within the full range of regular and special education programs. Obtain signatures on Permission to Evaluate forms and communicate to staff in a timely manner when completed Interpret individual test findings and recommendations to parents of students who are being considered for placement in special education programs. Consult with teachers, administrators, and other professionals on specific diagnostic findings concerning students to maximize educational development through placement or educational management. Develop a school mentor program to support students' social-emotional development Consult with parents concerning students’ learning potentials, achievement levels, and personality adjustments, and recommend ways of helping the students and providing sources of further professional assistance. Prepare and submit special education data upon request Share in the responsibility of reviewing incoming students’ records to ensure compliance. Attend IEP Meetings as the LEA representative as needed Follow timelines to complete paperwork in a timely manner Develop compliant evaluations and paperwork for each student Follow the school’s Child Find Process in compliance with ADE Assist in monitoring the accuracy of the school’s special education census with the Campus Assistant Director. Keep informed of new developments in school psychology, educational practice, and special education law. Create and deliver professional development for all staff to support Perform other duties as assigned.