Job Description:

Please apply online: https://strideinc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SK/job/School-Psychologist_JR105448

Required Certificates and Licenses: Arizona School Psychologist Certification Required AND Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Residency Requirements: Arizona

• This position is remote and candidates must reside in Arizona.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

Certified Support Staff focuses on promoting student success by responding to identified needs through implementation of a comprehensive programs and services that help guide all learners in their academic success, personal and social development, and career and college planning and readiness. Bachelor’s degree, 2-4 years related professional experience

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

The School Psychologist provides psychological evaluation services including, but not limited to, assessments, reports, providing related educational recommendations, consultation, therapy, and any other applicable educational services for students of the school. 

Essential Functions:   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Ensures all newly received documents (evaluation team reports, etc.) are compliant; Takes the necessary steps to ensure compliance when necessary; Ensures all existing documents are compliant following the guidelines set forth by the state;
• Administers academic and other assessments to currently enrolled students per mandated time frames;
• Leads evaluation team report meetings; Participates in the school’s intervention assistance team;
• Assists the Principal of Special Programs in developing/leading/participating in professional development for the general education staff, special education staff, and parents of students in special education programs; Works closely with guidance counselors to provide training in various emotional health areas;
• Keeps abreast of all changing legislative issues impacting special education eligibility.
• Assists with the implementation of school, procedures and projects;
• Serves on school committees; participates in professional development sessions;
• Assists with national Stride efforts including participation in special projects and/or task-forces, developing policies and procedures and training.

Supervisory Responsibilities:                                                                            

This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Required Qualifications:   

• Master’s degree AND
• Previous experience as a school psychologist

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ability to Clear required background check
• Ability to travel throughout the state in order to administer assessments, and outside of the state for professional development opportunities

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is virtual