New hires are placed per the attached placement chart based on verified years of experience up to 6 years experience. Current employees, please contact Human Resources for salary placement questions at 623-535-6011. Terms of Employment 10 months, Full-time, 8 hrs per day, 5 days per week District paid employee, medical, dental and life insurance.
Required: AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Psychologists CALENDAR "N" 2026-2027 Work Calendar July 2026 1 August 2026 2 September 2026 3 Psychologists (210 days) S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 7/27/26 Start Date 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 5/28/27 End Date12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 189 Work Days 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 21 Paid Holidays 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 10 Non-Work/Unpaid Days 30 31 Other October 2026 4 November 2026 5 December 2026 6 30-Jul First Day for Students S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa 21-May Last Day for Students 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 21 Paid Holidays11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 7-Sep Labor Day 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Oct 5-9 Fall Break 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 11-Nov Veterans Day 26-Nov Thanksgiving Day 27-Nov Day after Thanksgiving January 2027 7 February 2027 8 March 2027 9 Dec 21-25 Winter Break S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa Dec 28-31 Winter Break 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1-Jan Winter Break 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 18-Jan Martin Luther King Jr.10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 15-Feb President's Day 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 28 29 30 31 10 Non-Work Unpaid Days 31 Nov 23-25 Thanksgiving Break 12-Feb No SchoolApril 2027 10 May 2027 11 June 2027 12 March 8-12 Spring Break S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa 16-Apr Spring Recess 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 1211 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 30 31 Work Start/End DaysPaid Holidays Non-Work/Unpaid Days Eligible for earned leave time. Litchfield Elementary School District #79LITCHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 79PSYCHOLOGIST, PSYCHOLOGIST INTERNNEW HIRE PLACEMENT CHART2026-2027 Step Masters Doctorate0-1 $74,548 $77,0982 $75,202 $77,7783 $75,863 $78,4644 $76,531 $79,1585 $77,205 $79,8586 $77,886 $80,566 Amounts shown represent 210 contract days including M&O override and Leadership Development Base Pay. The above chart is for new hire placement. Once employed, salary increases are based on available funds. The placement chart reflects up to (6) six years of experience. The District will provide compensation aligned with applicable years of experience. Compensation Breakdown Classroom Site Fund and Other Compensation Sources Classroom Site Fund monies are based on receipt of full funding from the Arizona State Legislature. The revenues available are designated for distribution in the base pay as follows: Pay per eligible staff member for the Funding Sources 2026-2027 fiscal yearM & O Override Compensation $4,710 Additional Compensation Leadership Development Base PayLeadership Development Base Pay amounts are paid either at the end of the school year in one lump sum in June or in the bi-weekly paycheck based on the election of the employee at the time of contract acceptance. $4,400 Professional Growth Compensation – Graduate Credit Coursework PayTeachers shall have the opportunity to qualify for salaries at higher professional growth levels through acquisition of advanced degrees and college semester hours. Upon completion of a minimum of nine (9) graduate hours, official transcripts must be submitted to human resources. The Professional Growth Form must be completed and attached to the official transcripts and turned in prior to May 1 for amendment to be in effect for the following fiscal year, i.e. Only graduate level coursework will be credited. If coursework does not meet the graduate level guidelines then no credit will be given. Base pay is increased $80 per verified credit. Courses offered by accredited institutions of higher learning may be accepted if their stated purposes would help the teacher improve services to students or the District in areas such as: Instructional skill: courses that deal with methods, materials, and recent developments related to the teacher's assignment. Better understanding of the child as a member of society and the human race: course in psychology and sociology. Better understanding of education and the educational process: courses in philosophy, special education, curriculum, administration, supervision, guidance, and counseling. Subject-matter fields related to the elementary school curriculum as adopted and taught in the District. Employee Benefits and Additional InformationTotal Contract Days: 210 (includes 21 paid holidays and 10 unpaid holidays, Work Calendar N).Number of paid sick time days earned per year: 5 (Trust Policy 4-302.B).Number of paid personal leave days earned per year: 7 (Trust Policy 4-302.C).Doctorate Stipend: If employee acquires Doctorate after initial placement, employee will receive a $1,000 stipend upon conferral of degree distributed in each biweekly paycheck during the term of employment. National Board Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
Stipend:
A stipend of $1,000 will be paid annually in June to any employee who comes to our district with this certification and actively maintains it. Psychologist Intern
Salary: $42,166, includes $2,971 from the M&O Override Compensation
Employee Benefits and Additional InformationTotal Contract Days: 210 (includes 21 paid holidays and 10 unpaid holidays, Work Calendar N).Number of paid sick time days earned per year: 5 (Trust Policy 4-302.B).Number of paid personal leave days earned per year: 7 (Trust Policy 4-302.C).The Litchfield Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion or age in its programs or activities. Governing Board Approved: 4/28/26LITCHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #79272 E SAGEBRUSH STLITCHFIELD PARK, ARIZONA 85340WEBSITE: WWW.LESD.K12.AZ.USJOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Psychologist
Revised Date Original Date: August 1988 Department: Special Education
Supervisor: Director of Special Education and Community Education
Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities:
To improve the education experience of students by facilitating their best possible adjustment to school through a program of psychological services.
Essential Functions:- Participates in the screening, referral, evaluation, and placement of students.
- Provides a comprehensive psych educational evaluation to determine the academic, social, and emotional needs of individual students.
- Provides guidance to the school staff regarding implementation of recommendation for students.
- Provides counseling services for students as identified by the screening team to help the students become successful in the school environment. Demonstrates knowledge of the Arizona State Board of Education's regulations and state laws in regard to special education.
- Works with outside agencies regarding testing and counseling of all students.
- Makes home visits when necessary.
- Re-evaluates special education students as per the requirements of the law.
- Demonstrates knowledge and adheres to the guidelines of P.L.94-142 in the referral, evaluation, and placement of exceptional students.
- Continues development as a professional (i.e.. continued professional growth, shares, and communicates with colleagues).Communicates appropriately with parents regarding evaluation, placement, and counseling of students.
- Maintains frequent and proper communications with principals and the Special Education Director regarding students at each campus.
- Serves as testing coordinator under the supervision of the Special Education Director.
- Consults with staff to promote good discipline throughout the student body.
- Assists staff in processing new and replacement materials for present program.
- Litchfield Elementary School District #79 Job Description for Psychologist
- Produces high quality written material for distribution to both students and parents.
- Develops and maintains lines of communication between special education staff, regular program staff, parents, and other agencies.
- Works positively with members of all District staff on school problems of more than school import (i.e.. transportation, food services, and maintenance).Effectively communicates to the Governing Board program related activities, events, and concerns.
- Assists in reviewing and evaluating results of district-wide testing programs and other evaluative measures used by the school.
- Assists teachers directly in improvement of instruction through conferencing and classroom improvement.
- Possesses broad knowledge of special education curriculum and is able to transfer this knowledge into program activities.
- Assists in planning and supervising the orientation program for new teachers.
- Effectively responds to written and oral requests for information on a timely basis.
- Supports the ethics and policies of the school district as adopted by the Governing Board.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (R) if required or (P) if preferred
Masters or advanced degree in psychology (R)EXPERIENCE, AREA(S) OF STUDY, AND/OR LICENSURE(S): (R) if required or (P) if preferred Valid Arizona psychologist certificate(s) (R) Experience with school age children (R) Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card (R)
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: (R) if required or (P) if preferred
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, regulations, statutes, policies and procedures (R) Knowledge of current issues and practices pertinent to assigned areas (R) Knowledge of management principles, practices, and techniques (P) Knowledge and experience in development and execution of educational programs (R) Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team setting (R) Demonstrated skill in curriculum development and program assessment at the school or district level (P) Outstanding written and oral communication skills (R) Outstanding interpersonal skills (R) Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications (R) Litchfield Elementary School District #79 Job Description for Psychologist Skill in leadership, training and decision making (R) Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND VISUAL ACUITYThe usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical requirements: Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The physical activities include: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading. WORKING CONDITIONSNone: The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work).TERMS OF EMPLOYMENTExempt: 9-month contract Salary and employment terms based on Psychologist Placement Chart as established by the Governing Board. EVALUATIONPerformance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with District policy. Litchfield Elementary School District #79 Job Description for Psychologist
