Regional School Psychologist
 

The Phoenix Union High School District is proud to serve a diverse population of 24,000 students and 3,400 employees in Arizona's capital city.  With a portfolio of comprehensive schools, small specialty schools, support schools, micro-schools, magnet programs, and extensive Career & Technical Education (CTE) offerings PXU's schools of opportunity welcome, love, and inspire all students to go places and do things that matter.

SUMMARY

Regional School Psychologist works in collaboration with campus-based psychologists to ensure compliance of evaluations, considerations of a student's free appropriate public education, and considerations of student academic and behavioral needs that impact eligibility, educational placement, and discipline. The Regional School Psychologist serves as the 504 coordinators for the region they support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Collaborates with campus psychologists to support student needs, including evaluations and report compliance under IDEA.
2. Provides direct support and collaborates with Assistant Principal of Instruction (API,) campus 504 Coordinator on evaluations and consideration of eligibility for students referred for Section 504 consideration based on student referrals.
3. Support campus personnel with meetings (METs, testing situations, MDRs, crisis/safety plan, or parent meetings).
4. Assist the Lead Psychologist with trainings and development for the Psychologist PLC meetings.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

 Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines:

• Master's Degree in school psychology and three to five years of school-based school psychology experience.
• Licensed by the Arizona Department of Education as a certified school psychologist, with Arizona Licensed Psychologist preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Experience in working with diverse and multi-cultural populations.
• Experience in designing and facilitating trainings and programming required.

WHY WORK AT PXU
The Phoenix Union High School District is one of the state's largest employers. Our 3,400 education professionals are committed to providing an excellent learning environment for our students while enjoying an inspiring work environment.

• Highly Competitive Pay                                                        •
• Participation in Arizona State Retirement System                •
• Vacation and Personal Leave Plans (for eligible positions)
• Paid Winter and Spring Breaks
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits
• Education Loan Forgiveness (If eligible)

The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and immigration status. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Board does business.