Psychologist

FLAGSTAFF UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
Position Description

School Psychologist - Two 1.0 FTE Positions Available
(2026-2027 School Year)

Position Title : School Psychologist (Two 1.0 FTE Positions Available)
Department/Section : Exceptional Student Services - School Assignment(s) to be Determined
Supervisor : Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Support


School Psychologist, 1.0 FTE (two positions available). Position begins July 30, 2026. Licensed Professional Salary Schedule. Current ADE School Psychologist certification or State of Arizona Psychologist licensure required.


SUMMARY OF FUNCTION: To facilitate learning and to promote the cognitive, social and personal development of all students. To provide psychological services to schools, including testing, counseling and consulting to assist in meeting the social, emotional, and academic needs of students in regular and special education programs.


TYPICAL TASKS:
These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this class.


1. Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations of referred children for special education services through the use of appropriate diagnostic practices.


2. Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and the individualized education program (IEP) committee, and contribute by providing clear and concise evaluation findings and educational intervention strategies.


3. Provide the Multi-Evaluation Team (MET), including parents, with professional and easy-to-understand written MET reports.


4. Support FUSD's RtI process by attending or providing consultation services as needed.


5. Provide consultation to parents, teachers, other school personnel, and community agencies to enhance the learning and adjustment of students.


6. Advocate for continuing improvement through sharing professional knowledge with the school psychologist staff.


7. Facilitate manifestation determination meetings.


8. Conduct risk assessments on those students who demonstrate self-harm and/or aggressive or violent behavior towards others.


9. Review records and/or test transfer students for possible special education eligibility.


10. Adhere to the ethical standards and codes of the profession.


11. Maintain a working knowledge of new developments in the field of school psychology by reading professional journals and attending professional development opportunities.


12. Adhere to all district, state, and federal timelines and guidance.


13. Assist in and help facilitate behavioral Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions, including Functional Behavioral Analysis (FBAs) and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs).


14. Plan and/or provide in services for all district staff as needed, including "Child Find," discipline issues with special education students, and confidentiality concerns regarding special needs students.


15. Serve on the district's Crisis Response Team (Flight Team) as needed.


16. Supervise and mentor assigned interns and/or practicum students.


17. Collaborate with school teams in providing 504 services to students.


18. Perform other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess a Master's degree and a valid Arizona Department of Education School Psychologist certificate. Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of school psychology theory, child development, child and adolescent psychopathology, and psychometric principals as related to psychoeducational testing. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must possess excellent time management skills. Must possess knowledge and have an understanding of education leadership. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, school team members, community agencies, and others.


Note: All who apply will automatically be put into "qualified" status to allow the site administrator the ability to review your application immediately. Therefore, you will not receive any verification email from HR, advising your application has been pushed through.


All employees are subject to a criminal background check. The Flagstaff Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, gender expression, sexual orientation, military status, age, national origin, or disability. Offers of employment, contingent upon funding.

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