What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at Light Street Special Education Solutions?
Overview
Light Street is now interviewing for a School Psychologist in Tucson, Arizona!
- Local Clinical Manager support
- Competitive Compensation ~ W2 Hourly, Rate DOE, direct and indirect compensation, guaranteed hours
- Part-time hours available
- 401K
- Professional development allowance, licensure and professional association dues reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance! Referral Bonuses!
Light Street Special Education Solutions (http://www.lightstreetsolutions.com), a division of LEARN Academy (LEARN Academy® School Support Services and Education Network), helps schools succeed by providing comprehensive special education programs and services. We partner with schools to improve the quality and efficiency of services provided to children with special needs. We offer an array of flexible solutions that are grounded in evidence-based practices and focused on achieving positive outcomes for our students and school partners.
Responsibilities
As a School Psychologist at Light Street Special Education Solutions, a division of LEARN Academy, you play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of comprehensive special education services to children with diverse learning needs. You implement evidence-based interventions that enhance students' academic, social, and emotional well-being, promoting their success in the educational environment.
Your responsibilities span across various school settings, interacting with students, parents, administrators, and other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to student care. You conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop intervention strategies, and monitor progress toward educational and behavioral goals.
As part of Light Street Special Education Solutions, you contribute to the company's mission of improving the quality and efficiency of special education services. Your work directly supports positive outcomes for students and strengthens partnerships with schools, aligning with the organization's commitment to evidence-based practices and flexible solutions in special education.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational evaluations to assess students' cognitive, academic, and social-emotional functioning.
- Develop and implement intervention strategies to address students' learning, behavioral, and mental health needs.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to create and implement individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Provide counseling and support services to students, individually and in groups.
- Consult with school staff on behavior management strategies and classroom interventions.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to determine appropriate educational placements and services.
- Engage in crisis intervention and risk assessment when necessary.
- Conduct research and program evaluation to improve school-wide practices and student outcomes.
- Advocate for students' needs and rights within the educational system.
- Stay current with best practices in school psychology through ongoing professional development.
- Provide trainings to instructional and related service staff.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to the needs of the organization.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in school psychology from an accredited program
- Maintain state license/certification
- School experience preferred
- Current AZ IVP Fingerprint card
Light Street Special Education Solutions/LEARN Academy offers a competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plan, 401(k), paid holidays and personal time off.
Light Street Special Education Solutions/LEARN Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be presently eligible to work in the United States.
