School Psychologist
Company: Sierra Vista Unified School District
Location: Sierra Vista
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Type: Professional: Non-Teaching/ Psychologist Date
Posted: 7/1/2025 Location: Exceptional Student Services Department
Date Available: Hiring Now Located in beautiful southeast Arizona,
Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate,
dedicated individuals to join our team! Award-Winning District * 8
Outstanding Schools * Competitive Salaries * Incentives * Paid
Holidays & Leave * Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources *
Culture of Caring & Support Apply Today & Make a Difference in
Students' Lives. Job 7097, 1604, 7386, 7098 QUALIFICATIONS Valid
Arizona Department of Education School Psychologist, PreK-12
Certificate Masters Degree in Psychology from accredited
institution Ph.D. in Psychology preferred Three years' experience
as a School Psychologist preferred Knowledge, skill and or
experience in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention
Supports (PBIS) strategies or be willing to receive training in
those strategies KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to
demonstrate strong leadership skills Strong organizational and
record-keeping skills. Ability to communicate effectively verbally
and in writing Ability to follow written and/or verbal
instructions. Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and
problem-solving skills to address challenges related to special
education services. Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive
Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.
Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated
with this position is held in the highest of confidentiality.
Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws,
district procedures and Board policies; including mandatory
reporting procedures. Ability to work cooperatively and courteously
with staff, students, parents, and community members. Empathy,
patience, and a genuine passion for working with students with
disabilities. POSITION SUMMARY The School Psychologist serves as
district-level special education support service which provides
psychoeducational assessment and consultation of handicapped
children and adolescents. A secondary function of the position is
to assist the Director of Exceptional Student Services in matters
pertaining to the special education of handicapped students.
Disclaimer: The following duties are not intended to serve as a
comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this
classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and
responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all
duties listed and may be required to perform additional
position-specific duties. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide psychoeducational evaluation of handicapped students as
well as consultation with parents and school personnel on issues
relating to appropriate educational placement, programming and
management. Assesses difficulties of referred students through
appropriate testing and diagnostic practices. Administers tests and
recommends placement for handicapped students. Helps identify
psychoeducational handicapped students. Recommends corrective
procedures. Assists and consults in behavioral change programs.
Consults on Special Education needs of handicapped children.
Attends case conferences on placement of individual students. Acts
as a referral agent or consultant in the area of mental health
topics. Interprets the school psychologists services to teachers
and parents. Prepares and submits required reports on all students
in question. Cooperates with personnel of community health and
social welfare agencies. Acts as liaison between the school and
juvenile court. Attends staff, professional, and interagency
meetings. Assists with in-service training of school personnel.
Keeps abreast of new developments in the field. Serves as a school
liaison with community sources which provide educationally-related
support services. Coordinates compliance with P. L. 92-142
procedures and consultation regarding other regulations pertaining
to Special Education. Coordinates and evaluates students at the
preschool level to determine eligibility for pre-school services.
Participates in planning and placement of students outside of the
District. Attends State Department and Agency meetings at the
request of the Director. Coordinates mainstreaming efforts on a
district-wide level. Makes home visits to parents of Special
Education students. Attends conferences and workshops pertaining to
school psychology. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described
here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms, sit,
stand, walk, stoop, and bend as necessary. The employee may lift,
carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing a minimum of
10 pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. The
employee will read correspondence and computer screens, and use the
telephone. WORK ENVIRONMENT Indoor school building and office
environment. This position regularly works indoors. The noise level
in the work environment is quiet to moderate and may become
excessively noisy at times. Will have substantial contact with
parents, students, staff, and the public. ORGANIZATIONAL
RELATIONSHIPS The School Psychologists reports to the Director of
Exceptional Student Services. The School Psychologist will interact
cooperatively with all other staff positions. All elements of good
human relations will be practiced. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT INITIAL WAGE
PLACEMENT PLAN: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INITIAL WAGE PLACEMENT PLAN
SUPPLEMENTAL: Classroom Site Fund - $10,000 annual or prorated
based on start date! BENEFITS SVUSD offers a competitive benefits
package that includes health, dental, vision, and supplemental
insurance options available at an additional cost to employees.
Benefits also include paid leave, paid holidays, paid life
insurance, and an equal contribution to the Arizona State
Retirement plan. For more details, please visit the Join Our Team
and Benefits web pages. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT Human
Resources - 515-2760 or human.resources@svps.k12.az.us
NON-DISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Sierra Vista
Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual
orientation in admission and access to its programs, services,
activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal
access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The
Sierra Vista Unified School District also does not discriminate in
its hiring or employment practices. Inquiries may be directed to
the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 3305
E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista AZ, 85635 or 520-515-2700.
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