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Position: School Psychologist - East Valley Mesa, AZ Campus, 26/27 school year, with a $3K Sign-On Bonus! Type: Charter Location: Suburban Job ID: 132705 County: East Maricopa Posted: February 20, 2026 Contact Information: Arizona Autism Charter Schools Mesa, AZ 85212 District Website Contact: Margot Hessing Phone: 480-442-5321 Fax: District Email Job Description: $3k Sign-On Bonus and up to $1,000/year in non-taxable reimbursement for CEUs and licensure fees. AZACS is growing, and we invite you to apply to be part of our award-winning team AZACS was awarded the 2023/2024 National ESEA Distinguished Schools Award for Arizona and the 2022 YASS Prize for innovation in education and providing a transformational experience by expanding unique individualized learning programs for autism charter schools. Arizona's first and only autism-focused charter school is expanding and seeking a School Psychologist to implement a strategic plan for creating and implementing a special education evaluation process. Under the supervision and direction of Campus and Charter Leadership, the School Psychologist will be responsible for creating and implementing a special education evaluation process aligned to IDEA and state guidelines. The school psychologist will support compliance, programming, interventions, and parent involvement. Duties: * Administer cognitive, achievement, social/emotional, adaptive, autism spectrum, and other relevant assessments to students. * Evaluate and interpret student data to make recommendations for appropriate services within the full range of regular and special education programs. * Obtain signatures on Permission to Evaluate forms and communicate to staff in a timely manner when completed * Interpret individual test findings and recommendations to parents of students who are being considered for placement in special education programs. * Consult with teachers, administrators, and other professionals on specific diagnostic findings concerning students to maximize educational development through placement or educational management. * Develop a school mentor program to support students' social-emotional development * Consult with parents concerning students' learning potentials, achievement levels, and personality adjustments, and recommend ways of helping the students and providing sources of further professional assistance. * Prepare and submit special education data upon request * Share in the responsibility of reviewing incoming students' records to ensure compliance. * Attend IEP Meetings as the LEA representative as needed * Follow timelines to complete paperwork in a timely manner * Develop compliant evaluations and paperwork for each student * Follow the school's Child Find Process in compliance with ADE * Assist in monitoring the accuracy of the school's special education census with the Campus Assistant Director. * Keep informed of new developments in school psychology, educational practice, and special education law. * Create and deliver professional development for all staff to support * Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications * Valid Arizona School Psychologist certificate. * Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card * Experience as a teacher or school counselor is preferred, OR any equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved Other: Benefits: * The school is located at a new state-of-the-art Autism Center * Competitive pay based on experience * Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life, Short-term disability, Group Life Insurance, Supplemental Benefits (hospitalization, critical illness, scheduled accident), and Pet Insurance. * Paid Time Off (80 hours, prorated), including paid federal holidays and school breaks * Eligible to participate in a 401(k) Traditional and/or Roth with a company match * Great professional development and advancement opportunities! * Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones * Eligible for up to $1,000 total in non-taxable reimbursement for continuing education unit credits (CEU) and professional licensure fees each school year * Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment * Eligible to participate in the referral bonus program * (*) A $3,000 sign-on bonus of $1,500 is paid after the first 90 days of the start date and $1,500 after the completion of the school year, with satisfactory performance and attendance