School Psychologist-Hybrid (24/25 School Year)

***SIGNING BONUS UP TO $2,500!**

Foundations, a Member of The Point Quest Group, is looking for a School Psychologist to work with a school district in East Mesa/Apache Junction, AZ.

*Candidate must have a valid Standard School Psychologist certificate through the AZ Dept of Education.*

Who We Are: Foundations was founded by therapists and is an experienced resource that is utilized by Arizona school districts. We provide highly trained, qualified, vetted, and certified therapy providers. By employing evidence-based practices, our providers meet the student’s needs, as well as assist districts to maintain compliance with requirements. We aspire to obtain dedicated and energetic professionals so that we can continue to help all students grow and learn in the educational setting. If this sounds like a good fit for you, consider joining our team for the 2024-2025 School year.

Purpose of the Position: The job of the School Psychologist is done for the purpose/s of measuring and interpreting the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children; interpreting results of psychological studies; interpreting and applying state and federal codes; and developing strategies and interventions to address the special education needs of eligible students.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and appropriate agencies in the planning of educational and therapeutic programs; agency personnel may include private physicians, psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, probation officers, mental health professionals, and others as appropriate.
• Recommend appropriate educational and psychological remediation through the use of psychological tests.
• Interpret and analyze the assessment results with regard to the intellectual, academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development of pupils, and the implications of results for the instructional program.
• Prepare written assessment reports for each student evaluated.
• Participate in IEP teams and in IEP reviews.
• Conduct required re-evaluations on Special Education students.
• Participate in the development of school services promoting positive mental health and effective environments for learning.
• Initiate referrals to Mental Health Services when needed.
• Assist in the evaluation of the effectiveness of specific phases of educational programs.
• Serve as a resource person in such areas as guidance, curriculum, child development, and tests and measurements.
• Collaboration in master schedule planning for the special education program
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

• Confidentiality
• Adherence to Company policies and procedures
• Accurate work product
• Timeliness in completing assignments.
• Positive team attitude
• Taking initiative in unassigned tasks
• Staff development and training
• Improved personal professional growth and education.
• Demonstration of good decision making
• Positive customer service attitude and communications
• Excellent attendance and punctuality

Minimum Skills or Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• Master’s degree
• Arizona Credential authorizing the performance of psychological services
• Administrative Services Credential (Preferred)
• ADE School Psychologist Certification
• Graduate degree from NASP-Approved School
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Card

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes
• Requires frequent reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, running, carrying, and lifting 50 or more lbs.
• Must be able to see and hear within normal range with or without correction.
• The noise intensity level is moderate to high

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Point Quest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

Foundations is a Member of the Point Quest Group. Employment is offered by Point Quest.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Experience:

• School psychology: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Standard School Psychologist Certification through ADE (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Apache Junction, AZ 85120: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45 - $60