Position Title:	School Psychologist	FLSA Status:	Salary
Reports to:	Principal	Classification:	10 Month
Supervises:	N/A	Term:	217
Compensation Range:	TBD	Site:	Vista

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

As a part of Casa Grande Union High School District to provide access and excellence, Casa Grande Union High School District shares this commitment by demonstrating all students can achieve at the highest levels, regardless of their background. To scale our current impact, Casa Grande Union High School District is advancing a major expansion program taking fundamental responsibility for the communities we serve. 

 

The School Psychologist Provide comprehensive School Psychological Services in a school setting.   

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid and current School Psychologist Certification by the Arizona Department of Education or 
• Valid and current Psychologist License by Arizona State Board of Psychologist Examiners  
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally 
• Ability to work independently

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluator of Individual Students, in collaboration with the IEP Team. 
• Follows professional best practices and district procedures in identification, evaluation and placement of potential special education students. 
• Consult with site 504 Team when needed. 
• Consult with site SST Team when needed. 
• Consultant Regarding educational and mental health needs of students.
• Applies psychological and mental health principles to the school setting. 
• Encourages appropriate use of group measurement data. 
• Assists school staff to better understand and respond to student behavior. 
• Assists in development of understanding of student differences and individual student needs. 
• Encourages and assists in the development of programs to provide special help needed by students. 
• Assists teachers in the development of appropriate classroom interventions. 
• Coordinates and supervises building-level provision of school psychological services. 
• Assists school staff in accessing school psychological services. 
• Contributes to the objectives of the school. 
• Suggests desirable organizational systems to administrators. 
• Serves on District committees, as appropriate. 
• Assists with research to evaluate and improve learning, as requested. 
• Provides limited individual and group counseling for students. 
• Assists district staff in managing crisis situations. 
• Liaison between the school and community.
• Works with community agencies to coordinate students’ educational programs. 
• Assists in school/community problem resolution, as requested. 
• Encourages improved community services for all children and youth.  
• Continues professional growth. 
• Shares professional knowledge with colleagues. 
• Follows ethical code of the National Association of School Psychologists.  School Psychologists who are licensed by the State Board of Psychologist Examiners are also subject to the ethical codes of that body and the American Psychological Association. 

 

(These essential functions are not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required.)

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in individual and group problem solving situations. 
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments. 
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team environment; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed. 
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and desire for thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; monitors own work to ensure quality while being proactive. 
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works at moderate to accelerated pace. 
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines, adheres to OSHA regulations and guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly. 
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time. 
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate personnel with an alternate plan. 

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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands, arms and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 20 lbs such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

• Proof of Mumps, Measles and Rubella, (MMR) vaccination.
• Valid government issued identification or current work visa with expiration date.
• Unofficial copies of transcripts will be accepted with applications, official transcripts will be due upon job offer*

*Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a full translation, ( word for word) by an acceptable translator. Additionally, each foreign transcript must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited coursework by an acceptable agency such as those agencies certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, (NACES). Applications containing foreign transcripts that are not accompanied with the above required documentation will not be considered.

LOCATION: 

VGHS

 

TRAVEL: 

Occasional travel may be required for site visits, meetings, trainings and/or conferences. Locations may vary and may require overnight stays. 

 

Casa Grande Union High School District #82 prohibits discrimination in employment and educational programs based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, military status, genetic test information, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

 

Updated: 03/2026