11
Apr
2012

Deaf School Psychologist Needed for Phoenix Day School for the Deaf

JOB FOR DEAF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS:
ASL REQUIRED
PHOENIX DAY SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF ARIZONA
STATUS: PERMANENT
CALENDAR: SCHOOL YEAR (10 MONTH)
WORK HOURS: 7:30AM-3:30PM

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
* Individual positions may be responsible for some or all of the listed duties and/or other related duties
* Conduct diagnostic studies to identify needs, limitations, and strenths of students
* Provide recommendations for instructional strategies to educational staff
* Perform Function Behavior Assessments and develop Behavior Intervention Plans
* Maintain student files per State and local guidelines
* Participate in continuing education courses and workshops

KNOWLEDGE OF:
* Policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit
* Principles and practices of administration and management
* Agency or program rules, regulations, and operating procedures
* Principles,methods and procedures for diagnosis and treatment of mental dysfunctions
* Federal and State, statutes, policies, and procedures related to child psychology

SKILLED IN:
* Judgement and decision making
* Computer and related software
* Analysis and evaluation
* Report preparation

ABILITY TO:
* Communicate information and ideas effectively so that others will understand
* Administer/score assessments and interpret results
* Demonstrate counseling techniques to staff
* Bend, stoop, reach, and sit for extended periods of time

SPECIAL CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
* Must be able to pass FBI and State background check
* Defensive Driver Training Program to be completed by all agency personnel that drive on State business
* Master’s Degree in Psychology or a related field
* Valid certification as required by Arizona Department of Education
* Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience
* ASL (American Sign Language) skills if working with students/staff who are deaf or
* Braille skills if working with students/staff who are visually impaired

AGENCY JOB BOARD ID: ASDB

For more information: https://secure.azstatejobs.gov/pljb/azgovjobs//mainjb/applicant/jobClick.jsp?count=1&id=44600

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