School Psychologist - Kingman Unified School District

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and fostering a supportive school environment? Our dynamic team is on the lookout for dedicated School Psychologists who can make a real difference in the lives of our students. This is your chance to join a vibrant educational community where your skills and passion for child development can truly flourish.

As a School Psychologist at Kingman Unified School District #20, you'll play a pivotal role in assessing student needs, providing emotional support, and developing strategies to enhance the educational experience for all. We believe in building strong, resilient learners and your expertise will be key in helping us achieve this mission. 

The service delivery model in our district is intervention-based with discrepancy model. Responsibilities include assessment, individual and group counseling (if desired), consultation, and behavioral interventions.

What We Offer:

• Base pay of $71,000-$74,000, which includes $3,000 in classroom site fund money to be paid in one lump sum in July 2024
• 166-day employment contract, working Monday-Thursday from July through May
• Supplemental agreement available for additional compensated hours
• Bilingual stipend
• Flexible and hybrid work schedules
• 12 weeks of non-contracted days throughout the fiscal year, allowing for work/life balance and time for outside interests
• Medical, dental and vision insurance options available to employee at no cost
• Retirement pension through Arizona State Retirement System where 100% of your contributions are matched by employer
• Paid sick leave
• Paid life insurance

To Qualify:

• Master's or more advanced degree from an accredited institution
• School Psychologist, PreK-12 Certificate issued by Arizona Department of Education.
• • Certificate requirements include one of the following:
  • • Graduate Program: Completion of a graduate program in school psychology, consisting of at least 60 graduate semester hours; -OR-
    • Doctoral Program: Completion of a doctoral program in psychology and completion of a re-training program in school psychology from an accredited institution or Board-approved program with a letter of institutional endorsement from the head of the school psychology program; -OR-
    • Experience: Five years of experience within the last ten years working full-time in the capacity of a school psychologist in a school setting serving any portion of grades kindergarten through twelve. Please submit a verification letter, completed and signed by District Superintendent or Personnel/HR Director to verify experience; -OR-
    • Nationally Certified: Verification of a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) Credential; -OR-
    • American Board Diploma: Verification of a diploma in school psychology from the American Board of School Psychology.
  • Certificate requirements include one of the following:
  • • A verification letter from a university department chair or designee verifying the completion of a supervised internship of at least 1,200 clock hours with a minimum of 600 clock hours in a school setting.
      Note: This verification letter is required in addition to the official transcripts documenting the internship. -OR
    • Three (3) years of experience as a certified school psychologist within the last ten years may be substituted for the internship requirement.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card with an IVP number through the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Community/Other Information

Kingman Unified School District serves approximately 7,300 PreK-12th grade students and families across 12 campuses, offering online and in-person educational opportunities. What makes KUSD unique? The District is invested in supporting students in finding the pathway that is unique to them, whether it is a more traditional educational path with an eye toward college, or a pathway that focuses on the trades and leaving school career-ready. 

The town of Kingman, Arizona is located in northwestern Arizona in the Hualapai Valley between the Cerbat and Hualapai Mountain ranges. Kingman is known as “The Heart of Historic Route 66” and is ideally situated between Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Havasu City. For those who enjoy a smaller community, but like a big city nearby, Las Vegas is approximately an hour and a half northwest of Kingman which is great for day or weekend trips! For those who love fishing or water activities, Bullhead City is a short 30 minute drive and located on the Colorado River. If you like nature, you have the opportunity to enjoy the spring flowers just outside Oatman, AZ approximately 30 minutes west of Kingman and also get to experience forestry and wildlife year-round - including snow in the winter - just 20 minutes away in the Hualapai Mountains. Also, Lake Havasu City, AZ is only one hour away from Kingman and is a hot spot for tourism and a popular location during Spring Break.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Kingman Unified School District #20 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, religion, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, mental or physical disability, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs and activities.