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
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Master's degree or higher from a NASP or APA approved program in School Psychology.
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A valid Arizona School Psychologist certificate.
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Proficiency in all computer functions including word processing.
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Must be able to type your own reports.
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Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assesses difficulties of referred students through appropriate testing and diagnostic practices.
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Administers tests and recommends placement for exceptional children within the limits of applicable state regulations.
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Helps identify within the school all types of exceptional children.
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Maintains a case record on all referred students.
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Recommends corrective procedures.
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Confers with teachers and parents whenever necessary.
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Consults on the educational needs of children in all special education programs.
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Attends case conferences on the placement of individual students.
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Serves as a consultant on mental health topics in the schools.
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Member of 504 Team at the assigned schools.
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Chairs Child Study team at assigned schools.
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Interprets school psychological services for teachers and parents.
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Prepares and submits required reports on children in special education programs.
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Cooperates with personnel of community health and social welfare agencies.
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Acts as liaison between the School District and Special Education departments in other school districts.
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Attends staff, professional and interagency meetings.
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Assists with in-service training of school personnel.
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Keeps abreast of new developments in the field.
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Assumes leadership positions for all special education programs on site.
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Conducts workshops and in-services for special education and regular education staff on various topics as needed or directed by Special Services.
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Possesses the ability to engage in short-term counseling.
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Possesses the ability to perform functional behavioral assessments and participate with other team members in developing behavior intervention plans.
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Is integral in developing proactive interventions for children (regular and special education) experiencing discipline problems.
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Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Special Services and building principal.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
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Knowledge of applicable Federal, stae, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
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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
