Maricopa Unified School District #20

Human Resources
44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Hwy.
Maricopa, Arizona 85138
520.568.5100 - main number
520.568.5151 - fax number

POSITION DESCRIPTION:  SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Exempt, 190-Day Contract. Related Services Compensation Plan 

REPORTS TO: Principals & Director of Exceptional Student Services.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

While under the direct supervision of Principal, the school psychologist will provide services that assist parents and professionals in meeting the educational and social/emotional/behavioral, and mental health needs of children.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:  

• Serves as a team member in the screening, evaluating and diagnosing students psychologically.
• Conducts parent-staff conferences to interpret findings and recommendations resulting from evaluations.
• Provides professional advice and consultation to students, parents, staff and faculty on all matters related to psychological needs and services in the schools.
• Collects, compiles, evaluates and provides data that may become necessary as a matter of information, documentation, reports or administrative planning requirements.
• Researches and studies the field of child growth and development in order to recognize the academic, social and emotional needs of children.
• Develops an understanding of the local community and its educational needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of psychological testing and assessment techniques and practices.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of educational potential and abilities.
• Knowledge of child grown and development.
• Knowledge of effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of federal, state and district rules and regulations as they apply to psychological services of educational institutions.
• Knowledge of leadership practices and techniques.
• Skill in performing psychological tests and assessments.
• Skill in operating office equipment and computer hardware and software applications.
• Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
• Skill in researching, analyzing and interpreting data and applying it to implement new programs or policies.
• Skill in compiling reports and other written documents.
• Skill in establishing rapport with students, parents, faculty and staff.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

Master’s degree in psychology, education, school psychology or a related field and two (2) years case management work experience OR an equivalent combination or education and experience that provide the required knowledge and skill, Arizona State Board of Education School Psychologist Certificate. 

Bilingual preferred.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator

Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources:

Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138

Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

Email:tbeckett@musd20.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Director of Exceptional Student Services

Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138

Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

Email:lstollarslover@musd20.org

Job descriptions and documentation requirements can be accessed and printed from our website at www.musd20.org