Job Description
Job DescriptionMinimum 1+ years school psychologist experience required.
School Psychologist (On-Site) - South Valley, NM
Job Title: School Psychologist
Position Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Start Date: August 2025
Position Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced School Psychologist to serve the students and families, through a full-time, onsite role. This position plays a vital part in supporting both general education and special education students by delivering comprehensive psychological services. The School Psychologist will engage in direct student interventions, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support systemic practices to enhance student learning and well-being.
The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, trauma-informed, and experienced in working with diverse student populations. This role requires an active New Mexico School Psychologist license.
Key ResponsibilitiesDirect Services to Students
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Provide individual, group, and/or family counseling and interventions to general education and special education students.
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Deliver crisis intervention and immediate support to students at risk, including evaluation, safety planning, and referrals to community-based mental health services as needed.
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Use a variety of diagnostic tools, including behavioral rating scales, standardized personality instruments, and projective techniques to assess students for eligibility, behavioral/emotional needs, and intervention planning.
Assessment and Reporting
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Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to support eligibility for special education services, emotional/behavioral support, and academic interventions.
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Complete detailed evaluation reports, documentation, and professional correspondence in accordance with state timelines and supervisor requests.
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Interpret assessment data to IEP teams and recommend appropriate instructional and behavioral strategies.
Intervention Planning and Monitoring
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Design, implement, and monitor individualized behavior and academic intervention plans, particularly for students identified with Serious Emotional/Behavioral Disturbance (SEBD) or those at risk.
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Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and adjust strategies based on data-driven insights and student progress.
Team Collaboration and Leadership
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Attend and participate in IEP meetings, student support team (SST) meetings, and multidisciplinary planning sessions.
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Provide case management services to families and students when the IEP team identifies needs related to home-school coordination, inter-agency collaboration, or referrals to community resources.
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Lead and coordinate the school-based mental health team, including educational specialists, social workers, counselors, nurses, behavioral management staff (BMS), and behavior disorder (BD) consultants across the school cluster.
Qualifications
Required:
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Masters, Specialist, or Doctoral degree in School Psychology
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Active School Psychologist Licensure in the State of New Mexico
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Familiarity with IDEA, Section 504, and New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) policies
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Experience working with students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD) and students in crisis
Preferred:
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Experience working in rural or underserved school communities
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Bilingual Spanish-English fluency (preferred, not required)
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Strong skills in trauma-informed practice, cultural responsiveness, and restorative practices
Work Environment and Support
This role offers the opportunity to make a measurable difference in a diverse and tight-knit school community. The School Psychologist will work alongside a well-coordinated support team and benefit from ongoing professional development, peer collaboration, and leadership opportunities.
APPLY TODAY
For the fastest consideration send your resume to Zaria Fluellen at zaria.fluellen@procaretherapy.com. Include in the subject line the position and the location.
ProCare Therapy: Creating Brighter Futures for Students and School Professionals
Zaria Fluellen
Account Executive
(470)-264-2605
zaria.fluellen@procaretherapy.com