School Psychologist - 194 day contract - 2026/2027 - YHS/SHS

Yuma Union High School District 70 District Administration Office - Yuma, Arizona Open in Google Maps School Psychologist - 194 day contract - 2026/2027 - YHS/SHS This job is also posted in Yuma Union High School District 70 Job Details Job ID: 5706871 Application Deadline: May 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time) Posted: May 12, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description Job Title: School Psychologist Department: Student Services Reports to: Executive Director of Student Services Effective Date: 6/2025 Salary Grade: Grade VI FLSA Status: Exempt FTE split: .5 FTE at Yuma High School and .5 FTE at Somerton High School Job Summary: The job of School Psychologist is done for the purpose/s of conducting multifaceted psychological and psycho-educational evaluations of students referred according to state and federal mandates. Assessments include but are not limited to: consideration of the areas of personal social adjustments, intelligence and scholastic aptitude, adaptive behavior, language and communication skills, sensory and perceptual motor functioning, environmental cultural influences, and vocational aptitude and interest. Essential Job Functions Assesses personal social adjustment, intelligence and scholastic aptitude, adaptive behavior, language and communication skills, sensory and perceptual motor functioning, environmental cultural influences, and vocational aptitude and interest for the purpose of determining multifaceted psychological and psycho-educational evaluations of students referred according to state and federal mandates. Communicates with parents, teachers and administrators for the purpose of educational needs and appropriate interventions for eligible students, and assists with the Individual Education Plan (IEP), as requested. Consults with community health and human services agencies for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations. Generates psychoeducational report for the purpose of following each assessment that contains all required components, as defined by state and federal mandates. Review psychoeducational evaluation reports for the purpose of all special education transfer students and write addendums to include any missing components required by state and federal mandates. Assists in the development of District programs for the purpose of to enhance cognitive, affective, social and vocational development of all students. Assume responsibility for the purpose of continued professional growth and development through participation in appropriate professional groups and workshops. Coordinates with individual or group counseling for students for the purpose of as written into the IEP. Participates at multidisciplinary team conferences for the purpose of interpreting results of the psycho-educational evaluation, make recommendations, and assist in making Presents inservice to school personnel, parents, and others for the purpose of issues of learning, development and behavior educational placements. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Required (Education & Experience) Master’s degree in a job related field, Psychology preferred. Job related experience within School Psychology. Additional Eligibility Requirements Must possess a valid Arizona School Psychologist Certificate or demonstrate the ability to obtain certification. Must maintain Certificates and/or Licenses. Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance. Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card. Position Type & Work Schedule Full-time, 8 hours a day, Monday - Friday. 194 day contract. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Effectively communicate both oral and written. Ability to organize tasks and manage time to meet many and varied deadlines. Adapting to ever-changing work priorities. Communicating with diverse groups. Maintaining confidentiality. Meeting deadlines and schedules. Working as part of a team. Working with detailed information/data. Maintaining effective working relationships. Work Conditions The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. Note May travel to other campuses within the school district. Benefit eligible. Salary: $74,009 Per Year Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required. #J-18808-Ljbffr