Certified School Psychologist

Position Type: Student Support and Related Services/Psychologist Date Posted: 2/5/2026 Location: Districtwide Certified School Psychologist Cartwright School District's motto is "One Team, Una Familia!" which reflects our dedication to treating each child as a cherished family member. We are looking for self-motivated and experienced workers with the same dedication. JOB GOAL To improve the school educational experience of the students in the Cartwright School District. QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree or higher from a NASP or APA approved program in School Psychology. A valid Arizona School Psychologist certificate. Proficiency in all computer functions including word processing. Must be able to type your own reports. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES Assesses difficulties of referred students through appropriate testing and diagnostic practices. Administers tests and recommends placement for exceptional children within the limits of applicable state regulations. Helps identify within the school all types of exceptional children. Maintains a case record on all referred students. Recommends corrective procedures. Confers with teachers and parents whenever necessary. Consults on the educational needs of children in all special education programs. Attends case conferences on the placement of individual students. Serves as a consultant on mental health topics in the schools. Member of 504 Team at the assigned schools. Chairs Child Study team at assigned schools. Interprets school psychological services for teachers and parents. Prepares and submits required reports on children in special education programs. Cooperates with personnel of community health and social welfare agencies. Acts as liaison between the School District and Special Education departments in other school districts. Attends staff, professional and interagency meetings. Assists with in-service training of school personnel. Keeps abreast of new developments in the field. Assumes leadership positions for all special education programs on site. Conducts workshops and in-services for special education and regular education staff on various topics as needed or directed by Special Services. Possesses the ability to engage in short-term counseling. Possesses the ability to perform functional behavioral assessments and participate with other team members in developing behavior intervention plans. Is integral in developing proactive interventions for children (regular and special education) experiencing discipline problems. Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Special Services and building principal. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Knowledge of applicable Federal, stae, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Knowledge of applicable Cartwright School District and departmental policies and procedures. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT REPORTS TO: Site Administrator LOCATION: Special Services Department SUPERVISES: NA CALENDAR: Psychologist Calendar; As approved by the Governing Board JOB CATEGORY: Certified BEGINNING SALARY: Psychologist Salary Schedule; As approved by the Governing Board BENEFITS: Approved by the Govering Board FLSA STATUS: Exempt DEALINE FOR APPLICATION: Unitl filled

Created: 2026-03-04