SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND

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The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (ASDB), we are seeking enthusiastic team members who are pursuing greatness and who can help provide our students with diverse opportunities. We know that our employees are the key to maintaining our standards of excellence. From staff members to teachers, we empower our employees to meet the needs of our students and engage in their learning community.

ASDB was founded in 1912 – the year of Arizona’s statehood. ASDB serves over 2,000 children who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind from birth to grade 12. ASDB operates two schools for the deaf, one school for the blind, our statewide Early Learning Program which includes birth to three and preschool programs, and Itinerant Services for students attending a school with one of our district partners. ASDB is dedicated to empowering diverse, young children and students with the educational opportunities necessary to succeed in college, career and life.

 

 

School Psychologist

Location: Tucson or Phoenix Campus
Employee Status: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Calendar: 10-Month
Pay Rate:  $63,374 - $107,711
Other: Preferred ASL

Click the link to   Apply School Psychologist  Please submit an application directly to our agency webpage.  For more information contact the Recruiter at: HumanResources.Recruitment@asdb.az.gov

 

 

Job Summary:

The school psychologist develops and implements comprehensive psychological services for students, which includes direct psychometric and psychoeducational evaluations of Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Blind and/or multiply disabled students. 

Job Duties

Additional responsibilities include: assisting in the development of educational/behavioral management programs for students through the use of diagnostic and educational/behavioral assessment skills; participating in MET (Multidisciplinary Education Team) and IEP (Individualized Education Plan) conferences and effectively communicating with other team members and parents; conducting psychoeducational evaluations of assigned, new, and continuing students; serving and monitoring classification of MD/MDSSI students; providing timely written reports which include recommendations for program planning; assisting teachers in developing and monitoring behavioral management plans through the use of diagnostic and behavioral assessment skills; providing counseling to referred student; monitoring students who take medication for behavioral therapy; assuming responsibility for professional growth and development through maintenance of professional memberships and workshops; participation in and/or generating research of relevance to school population; obtaining information about a variety of services offered to Deaf/Hard of Hearing school aged children outside the school and assist in obtaining such services when needed. Must utilize appropriate personal protective equipment as required. Participates in MIPS (Medicaid in Public Schools) as directed.
Position will be responsible for some or all of the listed duties and/or additional that occur from time to time. Remote Options: This position may be eligible for Remote Work.

  Training and Experience

Approximately three (3) years’ experience in psychological evaluation of deaf and hard-of-hearing or sensory-impaired children

Experience as a member of a Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team

Knowledge of

 

• Special Education Laws and Regulations
• Policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit
• Principles and practices of administration and management
• Agency or program rules, regulations, and operating procedures
• Relevant medical, social, and legal community resources
• Assessment instruments and methodologies
• Current relevant research related to psychology and the behavior and learning problems of children
• Safety procedures
• Assessment practices with Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Blind, and multiply-disabled populations
• Proper English usage, spelling, vocabulary, and basic academic subjects
• Child development
• ASL

Demonstrated Skills

• Work under pressure to meet deadlines a