School Psychologist InternJ.O. Combs Unified School District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. We offer the full student experience from Pre-K through high school. The District is comprised of five elementary schools, middle school, high school, and alternative and online schools. We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities.
Position:
School Psychologist InternSalary Schedule/Base Rate (Subject to Change): Certified Salary Schedule /$27.75 per hour. Additional credit for related years of service and education. Work Calendar: 10 months, 200 days
Hours: Full-Time; 40 hours per weekFLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Benefits: The first of the month following the date of hire
Reports to: Principal and Director of Special Education
Why Work for Us:- You will make a difference in children's lives, our future leaders
- You have school breaks and the summer off work
- We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/prescriptions (we have no cost employee medical options), dental, vision, health savings account match, District paid basic life and accidental death and disability, and other voluntary benefits
- Arizona State Retirement System benefits
About the Role:
While under the direct supervision of the District's Clinical and/or Doctoral level School Psychologist, the school psychologist intern will provide services that assist parents and professionals in meeting the educational and social/emotional/behavioral, and mental health needs of students. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Supports the Mission, Vision and goals of JO Combs Unified School District. Collaborates and consults with parents, teachers and District personnel in designing, implementing and evaluating interventions to improve student's academic success. Serves as a team member in the screening, evaluation and eligibility determination of students for disability categories as identified under the IDEA.Facilitates parent-staff meetings to interpret findings and recommendations resulting from evaluations, with the support of supervising psychologist, if needed. Provides professional advice and consultation to staff related to psychological needs and services in the schools for the response to intervention process. Performs and/or collaborates with teams to conduct functional behavior assessments and/or positive behavior supports struggling students. Researches and study 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. Observes children in classroom, at play, evaluates student records and consults with parents, school personnel and administrators. Counsels students individually and apply psychological methods to assist students to achieve personal, social and emotional adjustment. May be required to participate in student's meetings which occur beyond the staff's work assignment schedule. Performs other duties as assigned.
What You Need:
Must possess and maintain valid DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Completed Practicum as a School Psychologist in a public-school placement Currently enrolled in an accredited program working toward an advanced degree of Educational Specialist or PhD in School Psychology OR an equivalent combination or education and experience that provide the required knowledge and skill, leading toward Arizona State Board of Education School Psychologist Certificate Counseling or social work background preferred Knowledge of psychological testing and assessment techniques and practices Knowledge of principles and practices of educational potential and abilities Knowledge of child growth and development in order to recognize the academic, social and emotional needs of children 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 including the IDEA and Section 504 Knowledge of leadership practices and techniques Ability to perform psychological tests and assessments with the support of supervising psychologist, if neededAbility to communicate effectively and professionally orally and in writing Ability to compile reports and other written documents to a professional level with the support of supervising psychologist, if neededAbility to establish rapport with students, parents, faculty and staff Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Ability to perform non-violent crisis interventions, up to and including safe restraint of a student for safety purposes
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to move about the classroom/ campus and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools, controls and to reach with hands and arms, bend stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. The employee may have to physically restrain a student from hurting self or others. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties may require employee to be exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme heat or cold, wind and rain. High humidity and/or dusty conditions may also be present. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
How to Apply:
Apply OnlinePlease read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider employment history, related experience, and education for the position in which you applied. If you are selected for the position, you may receive additional credit for years of related experience and education towards your salary. Related experience and education not submitted at the time of a job offer will not be considered in the future for this position. Please ensure your application is fully completed and each work history record includes the information below.
Please note:- If you were employed by the same employer and had different job positions or different full-time or part-time status, each change should be included as a new position.
- Employer's name and address
- Job TitleDuties (be specific in describing your duties)
- Start and end dates (month and year)
- Full-time or part-time status (Full-time status is 30 or more hours per week and part-time status is less than 30 hours per week. Substitute positions receive part-time credit.)
Additional Information:
Please attach a copy of your transcripts or diploma'sPlease attach a copy of your IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, if you already have itPlease attach other required documents specific for this position Notice of Non-Discrimination: J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 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. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Officer for Title IX, Athletic Director, 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-882-3540 and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Student Services, 43371 N. Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300.
