Qualifications

• State and/or national School Psychologist certification from the National Association of School Psychologists.

• Master's degree.

• Work experience in public charter education or related field as a school interventionist or psychologist

• Firm understanding of child and school psychology

• Commitment to continuing education as a school psychologist throughout your career

• Excellent communication skills with both children and adults

• Ability to maintain and organize confidential records (experience using IEP Pro or similar programs for record keeping)

• Understanding and commitment to following all related laws and standards

• Organizational, scheduling and planning skills to manage complex schedules, and the schedule of many students from Kindergarten all the way through 12th grade

• Ph.D. recommended as eventual education goal for school psychologists

• Valid AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• Clear TB Test. 

• Exercise ethical conduct at all times. 

• Knowledge of Waldorf education and public school operations (Certificate of Waldorf Administration desirable).

• Evidence of supporting a collaborative work environment. 

Essential Job Functions

• Working with the school counselor, executive director and the student support team.

• Screen students for potential psychological issues and make recommendations for treatment plans based on this screening.

• Network with teachers and families to create 504 plans and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that help ensure success for kids who need these supports.

• Counsel students and parents with pointing them toward further resources when needed.

• Collaborate with the student support services team to design and implement intervention strategies and programs.

• Administer therapy to children with developmental, learning or behavioral delays.

• Work with at-risk youth who are in need of educational intervention to help them achieve success.

• Analyze and treat school children using psychoanalytic and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques.

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student health and academic records. 

• Communication with the school registrar when records need to be requested from a previous school of attendance for a student who will be evaluated.