Job Description:

School Psychologist

SUMMARY:

School Psychologist - Practice of psychology in an educational setting, including exceptional education students for the Tucson Unified School District.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

• Masters Degree in Psychology or related field.
• Valid State of Arizona School Psychologist Certificate
• Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.
• Knowledge of P.L. 94-242, Education of the disabled/handicapped, State Board of Education rules and regulations, and TUSD Exception Education placement guidelines.
• Strong psychometric background including an understanding of both normative, criterion-based and informal evaluations.
• Knowledge of the evaluation of the physically and sensory impaired students.
• Ability to administer personality assessment.
• Understanding of child development, learning disorders, behavioral management and personality theory.
• Ability to impart complex psychological data to others, parents, teachers, etc. in a meaningful way.
• Ability to write instructional objectives.
• Sensitivity to cultural linguistic differences.
• Knowledge of K-12 and Exceptional Education curricula.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE

• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
• Must release Social Security Number to be eligible for AHCCCS-Provider ID Number.

Valid Driver’s License.

• MVReport - showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
• Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliance greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees

COMMENTS:

• School Psychologist Pay Range $66,830.44 to $76,819.86/year
• **APPLICATION ON TUSD TALENT PORTAL IS REQUIRED**
• Effective: 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
• Location: Exceptional Education Department - Sites Vary
• Classification: Psychologist
• FTE: Multiple Positions - Hours Vary
• Work Calendar: 10 month
• Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

School Psychologist

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Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.

Job Contact Information

Name Dr. Peter Shibuya

Title Lead School Psychologist

Phone 520-232-8200

Email peter.shibuya@tusd1.org

• School Psychologist Pay Range $66,830.44 to $76,819.86/year
• **APPLICATION ON TUSD TALENT PORTAL IS REQUIRED**