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School Psychologist (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org) · Tucson, AZ · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time

About the role

Practice of psychology in an educational setting, including exceptional education students for the Tucson Unified School District.

Responsibilities

  • Administer personality assessments
  • Write instructional objectives
  • Impart complex psychological data to others, parents, teachers, etc. in a meaningful way
  • Evaluate physical and sensory impaired students
  • Understand child development, learning disorders, behavioral management, and personality theory
  • Work closely with teachers and parents to develop and implement interventions
  • Conduct evaluations and provide recommendations for special education services
  • Collaborate with other professionals to ensure comprehensive student support

Requirements

  • Master's degree in psychology or related field
  • Valid State of Arizona School Psychologist Certificate
  • Knowledge of P.L. 94-242, Education of the disabled/handicapped, State Board of Education rules and regulations, and TUSD Exception Education placement guidelines
  • Strong psychometric background including an understanding of both normative, criterion-based and informal evaluations
  • Knowledge of the evaluation of the physically and sensory impaired students
  • Ability to administer personality assessment
  • Knowledge of child development, learning disorders, behavioral management and personality theory
  • Sensitivity to cultural linguistic differences
  • Knowledge of K-12 and Exceptional Education curricula

Qualifications

  • Az IVP fingerprint clearance card
  • Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
  • Valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire)
  • MVReport – showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees
  • Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliance greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees

Benefits

Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position. Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Pay

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Schedule

9.5 month positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Comments

Location: Exceptional Education Department - Sites vary
Classification: Psychologist
FTE: 1.0 - 8 hours per day
Work Calendar: 9.5 month
Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.
Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.
Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.
For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Comments

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.

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