School Psychologist

Available in the East Valley with full and part-time positions at locations including Queen Creek, Casa Grande, and San Tan Valley, AZ.

About the role

LEARN Academy (a national leader in specialized behavioral services) seeks a dynamic School Psychologist to join our team. This specialized role offers the unique opportunity to apply all domains of school psychology practice in a structured, evidence-based environment serving students with complex emotional and behavioral needs in a day school setting. Our mission is to find success for every child in our care by treating the whole child, as we provide an extension of specialized services to our public school partners.

Why this role is different

• Specialized Therapeutic Focus: Work exclusively with students with intensive behavioral needs using evidence-based interventions; lead our teams in ensuring we are at the forefront of providing high-quality therapeutic care.
• Measurable Impact: See direct, meaningful outcomes through our structured Positive Behavioral Supports programs.
• Collaborative Team Model: Work alongside special education teachers, behavior technicians, other mental health professionals, administrators, and BCBAs in an integrated approach to providing specialized interventions.
• Professional Growth: Receive comprehensive on-the-job training in de-escalation, crisis response, and advanced behavioral strategies targeting prevention and skill development.
• Competitive Compensation: Reflecting advanced therapeutic school psychology technical skills.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, dental, vision, 401(k), and professional development.
• Professional Development Investment: Funding for conferences, certifications, and continuing education; intensive on-the-job professional development is embedded and ongoing.
• Structured Mentorship Program: Support and development from experienced clinicians.
• Evidence-Based Environment: Data-driven approach supporting research and evaluation skills.
• Manageable Caseloads: Designed to prevent burnout and ensure quality care.
• Professional Opportunities: Participation in research and program evaluation initiatives, mentoring graduate student interns, conference presentations, and professional writing.
• Systematic Consultation: Engage with external providers and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation for compliance and treatment planning.
• Implement progress monitoring systems within our multi-tiered support framework.
• Evaluate intervention effectiveness using data collection and analysis protocols.
• Contribute to program evaluation and evidence-based practice refinement.
• Provide consultation to families on behavioral strategies and community resource access.
• Facilitate collaborative treatment planning across home, school, and community settings.
• Develop and implement evidence-based academic interventions addressing learning and behavioral barriers.
• Provide direct therapeutic services including individual and group counseling per IEPs.
• Design and monitor social-emotional learning interventions within classroom settings.
• Implement trauma-informed and culturally responsive therapeutic approaches.
• Support implementation of our school-wide Positive Behavioral Supports system.
• Lead crisis intervention protocols including de-escalation and post-crisis debriefing.
• Develop and maintain safety protocols and threat assessment procedures.
• Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines and special education regulations.
• Maintain professional boundaries and clinical documentation standards.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and supervision.

Requirements

• Valid Arizona School Psychologist licensure.
• Experience with intensive behavioral interventions and crisis management.
• Strong clinical perspective with ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• Commitment to evidence-based practices and continuous learning.
• Strong consultation and collaboration skills with an openness to team-based mentoring.
• Proficiency with special education policy and procedure.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and social justice frameworks.
• Commitment to NASP Practice Model principles and ethical standards.
• Travel between our location and location campuses required for full-time positions.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Professional development funding for conferences, certifications, and continuing education.
• Structured mentorship program with experienced clinicians.