A contracted opportunity is available for a licensed school psychologist in Albuquerque, NM, with a focus on providing essential psychological services within a school setting. This role supports Extended School Year (ESY) counseling beginning June 1, 2026, with potential continuation through the 2026–2027 school year.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing counseling services to students during ESY and the regular school year.
- Conducting psychoeducational evaluations to determine Special Education eligibility and Gifted and Talented program qualification.
- Maintaining accurate service logs and documentation in compliance with requirements.
- Participating in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and contributing professional psychological insight.
- Collaborating with teaching staff and offering general psychological support to foster a positive school environment.
Ideal qualifications and experience:
- Current psychologist license.
- Proven experience in conducting psychological and educational evaluations.
- Strong knowledge of IEP development and special education procedures.
- Familiarity with or openness to working within the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) system.
- Excellent organizational skills with an ability to manage evaluations, documentation, and compliance effectively.
Time commitment details:
- ESY counseling services in June 2026 require availability approximately one day per week for about four hours.
- During the 2026–2027 school year (August 2026–June 2027), services will be needed 2–3 days per week, approximately six hours per day.
This role offers an opportunity to impact student well-being through specialized psychological services in a culturally relevant educational setting. If you meet the above criteria and are ready to contribute to a supportive school community, apply today to explore this rewarding contract position.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
- Competitive Salary
- Weekly Paycheck
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Extensive Medical Coverage
- Licensing Assistance
- Custom Housing
- Travel Assistance
- Professional Development Reimbursement