Description
Arizona Psychological and Support Services is actively seeking school psychologists for the 2026-2027 school year.
APSS is one of the pioneer companies to provide contracted school psychologists. We began services in Arizona during 1977 and continue to be based in the Phoenix area although services have been and can be provided statewide. APSS has supplied a variety of psychological, special education and rehabilitation-based services to over 50 school districts as well as hospitals and government agencies (including the Department of Economic Security, the Department of Corrections, the Maricopa County Sherriff’s Office, etc.) in Arizona.
We are local, so we know the school districts, the needs, the agencies, the geographical layout of the metro area, etc. Our goal is to have contractors serve locations as close as possible to their home.
Requirements
Requirements:
· A Masters, Specialist, or Doctoral degree in School Psychology, or another degree, that allows Certification as a School Psychologist by the Arizona Department of Education.
· A fingerprint clearance through the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Experience:
· Experience is preferred, but we will consider new graduates.
Services:
- Evaluates students for special education eligibility including emotional, behavioral, learning and attention problems and determining the appropriate placement or intervention method.
- Counsels students individually or in groups, and determines which concerns are appropriate for services and which need to be referred to outside agencies.
- Writes comprehensive evaluation reports with the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team, including determining information needed in a formal evaluation and the terminology to be used in the eligibility.
- Consults teachers and parents in order to provide intervention techniques/methods in helping students to be more successful in school and in dealing with family issues.
Attends staff, professional and agency meetings in order to discuss student needs, referral availability and intervention methods. Stays updated on new educational and psychological theories, processes and techniques.
Provides in-service training on special education topics and behavioral techniques.
- May lead school teams through the process of Functional Behavior Assessments using researched-based practices.
- Supports school teams in the development and implementation of formal and informal Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
