Jim Estes
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Experienced School Psychologist. Recently retired and relocated to Mesa, Arizona. Career has included positions as a District School Psychologist, Special Education Administrator, Director of Business and Personnel, Chair of Regional Administrators - Los Angeles County, CA, Special Education Local Planning Area, and a second career with The Department of Defense. Interested in both hybrid and remote, part-time school psychologist opportunities.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Branch Head, Intelligence Investigations
Department of Defense
06.2008 - 05.2022
Academic Advisor/Student Development
College of the Redwoods
06.2002 - 06.2008
Assistant Superintendent, Student Services
Turning Point Academy
08.2000 - 06.2002
Business Manager
Fortuna Union High School District
06.1998 - 06.2000
Coordinator of Special Education, Federal and State Programs
Eastside Union School District
09.1995 - 05.1998
District School Psychologist
Keppel Union School District
08.1988 - 09.1995
Education
Master of Arts Education - School Administration -
California State University-Bakersfield
05.1998
Master of Arts Psychology - PPS School Psychology -
Humboldt State University
08.1985
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology -
Humboldt State University
05.1983
Skills
- Psychoeducational assessment and report writing
- Pre-K thru 12th grade special education experience
- Functional Behavioral Assessment [FBA] development
- Individualized Behavior Plans (IBP) experience
- Early Childhood Assessment Team
- Working independently and as a team member
- Developmental disabilities experience
- Individual and group counseling
Certification
- Arizona School Psychologist Certificate (via reciprocity), In Process
- California PPS Credential, School Psychology Authorization, 12/2025
- California PPS Credential, School Counselor Authorization, 12/2025
Military Service
- United States Army, California Army National Guard, Commissioned Officer, Major (0-5), Armor Branch, 02/1988 - 12/2001
- United States Coast Guard, Petty Officer Second Class (E-5), Aviation Survivalman, 09/1975 - 09/1979
Timeline
Branch Head, Intelligence Investigations
Department of Defense
06.2008 - 05.2022
Academic Advisor/Student Development
College of the Redwoods
06.2002 - 06.2008
Assistant Superintendent, Student Services
Turning Point Academy
08.2000 - 06.2002
Business Manager
Fortuna Union High School District
06.1998 - 06.2000
Coordinator of Special Education, Federal and State Programs
Eastside Union School District
09.1995 - 05.1998
District School Psychologist
Keppel Union School District
08.1988 - 09.1995
Master of Arts Education - School Administration -
California State University-Bakersfield
Master of Arts Psychology - PPS School Psychology -
Humboldt State University
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology -
Humboldt State University
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