Legacy Traditional Schools
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Legacy Traditional Schools . Ignite your desire to be the best in education and contribute to changing lives through assessment and support for students. Position Overview
Provide evaluation, consultative, and counseling services in the school setting. Conduct psycho-educational evaluations and lead the multidisciplinary team in the process of identifying students as eligible for and in need of special education services. Essential Functions
Note: The essential functions below describe the general requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks, responsibilities or competencies may be documented in the incumbent’s performance objectives as outlined by the incumbent’s immediate supervisor or manager. Lead the multidisciplinary evaluation team (MET) through the evaluation process when a student is referred for a special education evaluation. Complete comprehensive evaluations and use professional judgment to identify areas that need additional data collected. Participate in Legacy Traditional School non-violent crisis response team if trained. Conduct classroom observations as part of the special education evaluation process, child study team (CST) process and as a consultative process. Prepare cohesive and timely evaluation reports. Interpret assessment data and communicate findings to parents and MET members in a meaningful way. Identify students’ needs and develop programming recommendations based on evaluation outcomes. Lead the school team in the development and implementation of behavior plans. Lead the school’s pre-referral intervention team. Provide counseling services in alignment with student’s IEPs and/or 504 plans. Provide school-based counseling in accordance with pre-referral intervention or informally. Facilitate training on topics related to the position on an as-needed basis. Provide consultative services to teachers and administrators regarding behavioral and academic concerns. Other duties as assigned by the deputy superintendent of exceptional student services, special education coordinator, principal, school psychologist coordinator. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Education, Licensure, or Certification
School Psychologist Certificate in the state in which you are working. Must possess strong communication and organizational skills. Must demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Work Experience or Related Experience
Experience conducting psycho-educational evaluations Knowledge of IDEA and K-8 programming for special education Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Positively interact with all students. Create a safe learning environment that is conducive to learning. Employ varied best practices in the profession. Ability to identify individual student needs. Good communication skills with students, coworkers, administration and parents. Ability to collaborate with other teachers and school staff. Maintain a professional appearance. Demonstrate a commitment to the school psychologist profession by utilizing resources for professional development to improve services. Background check requirements may vary by state, including but not limited to state and national criminal history checks. Physical and Work Environment
Physical demands are those required to perform the essential functions of the job. Duties are typically performed in school or office settings. May include walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment up to 40 pounds. Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods; see and read a computer screen and printed material; hear and understand speech; speak clearly; follow written and oral instructions. Eligibility and terms to be discussed with recruiter. Benefits and Culture
Education is not a spectator sport. Benefits may include industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time-off; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits; retirement plans where applicable; and opportunities for growth, mentoring and tuition reimbursement. Legacy Traditional Schools promotes a welcoming, inclusive environment and equal opportunity employment. Come be an educator with LTS . Our educators across Arizona, Nevada and Texas work together to change lives through education. Ignite your career. Apply today! Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Education Administration Programs Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Legacy Traditional Schools. Get notified about new School Psychologist jobs in Surprise, AZ.
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Join to apply for the
School Psychologist
role at
Legacy Traditional Schools . Ignite your desire to be the best in education and contribute to changing lives through assessment and support for students. Position Overview
Provide evaluation, consultative, and counseling services in the school setting. Conduct psycho-educational evaluations and lead the multidisciplinary team in the process of identifying students as eligible for and in need of special education services. Essential Functions
Note: The essential functions below describe the general requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks, responsibilities or competencies may be documented in the incumbent’s performance objectives as outlined by the incumbent’s immediate supervisor or manager. Lead the multidisciplinary evaluation team (MET) through the evaluation process when a student is referred for a special education evaluation. Complete comprehensive evaluations and use professional judgment to identify areas that need additional data collected. Participate in Legacy Traditional School non-violent crisis response team if trained. Conduct classroom observations as part of the special education evaluation process, child study team (CST) process and as a consultative process. Prepare cohesive and timely evaluation reports. Interpret assessment data and communicate findings to parents and MET members in a meaningful way. Identify students’ needs and develop programming recommendations based on evaluation outcomes. Lead the school team in the development and implementation of behavior plans. Lead the school’s pre-referral intervention team. Provide counseling services in alignment with student’s IEPs and/or 504 plans. Provide school-based counseling in accordance with pre-referral intervention or informally. Facilitate training on topics related to the position on an as-needed basis. Provide consultative services to teachers and administrators regarding behavioral and academic concerns. Other duties as assigned by the deputy superintendent of exceptional student services, special education coordinator, principal, school psychologist coordinator. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Education, Licensure, or Certification
School Psychologist Certificate in the state in which you are working. Must possess strong communication and organizational skills. Must demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Work Experience or Related Experience
Experience conducting psycho-educational evaluations Knowledge of IDEA and K-8 programming for special education Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Positively interact with all students. Create a safe learning environment that is conducive to learning. Employ varied best practices in the profession. Ability to identify individual student needs. Good communication skills with students, coworkers, administration and parents. Ability to collaborate with other teachers and school staff. Maintain a professional appearance. Demonstrate a commitment to the school psychologist profession by utilizing resources for professional development to improve services. Background check requirements may vary by state, including but not limited to state and national criminal history checks. Physical and Work Environment
Physical demands are those required to perform the essential functions of the job. Duties are typically performed in school or office settings. May include walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment up to 40 pounds. Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods; see and read a computer screen and printed material; hear and understand speech; speak clearly; follow written and oral instructions. Eligibility and terms to be discussed with recruiter. Benefits and Culture
Education is not a spectator sport. Benefits may include industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time-off; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits; retirement plans where applicable; and opportunities for growth, mentoring and tuition reimbursement. Legacy Traditional Schools promotes a welcoming, inclusive environment and equal opportunity employment. Come be an educator with LTS . Our educators across Arizona, Nevada and Texas work together to change lives through education. Ignite your career. Apply today! Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Education Administration Programs Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Legacy Traditional Schools. Get notified about new School Psychologist jobs in Surprise, AZ.
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