School Psychologist

Who We’re Looking For

LEARN Academy is hiring for a dynamic School Psychologist with opportunities for full and part-time positions in the East Valley.

 

Available locations include Queen Creek, Casa Grande and San tan Valley, AZ.

Allow Us to Introduce Ourselves

Join a Specialized Team Making Measurable Impact 

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 evidence based high quality therapeutic care for the students we serve. 
• 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 

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation: Reflecting advanced therapeutic school psychology technical skills Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, dental, vision, 401(k), 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: Structured 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 opportunities with graduate student interns 
• Conference presentation and professional writing opportunities 
• Engage in systematic consultation with external providers and agencies 

What You Have

• 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. 

 

Apply Your Complete Skill Set

This role offers the rare opportunity to implement the full breadth of school psychology practice within a specialized therapeutic educational setting. Join our collaborative team where your expertise across all NASP domains will directly impact student outcomes while advancing evidence-based practices in intensive behavioral intervention. 

 

Desert Choice Schools is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive professionally while making meaningful differences in students' lives. 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain documentation for compliance and treatment planning 
• Implement progress monitoring systems within our multitiered 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