Jose Avilez
Peoria,AZ
Summary
School Psychologist motivated to support student educational, behavioral and emotional needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist
Pendergast Elementary School District
Phoenix, AZ
07.2022 - Current
- Help teachers and administrators screen, identify and refer children with learning disorders
- Administer tests and recommends placement of students for all special needs placement
- Assist in writing specific individual educational placement prescriptions for all children assigned to special education programs
- Conduct staffings as legally required prior to placement of children in special education programs
- Consult with Director of Pupil Services and appropriate administrators regarding the organization, development, and improvement of preventive, remedial, and special education programs for the District
- Serve as liaison or consultant to other professional personnel such as special education staff, nurses, classroom teachers, physicians, and private agencies
- Conduct follow-up evaluations as needed or required
- Participate in and conducts District and local school workshops and in-service training
- Maintain knowledge of new developments in the field and applies research in the classroom, school, and District
- Assist in maintaining appropriate records on all students referred and placed in special education programs
- Consult with appropriate personnel on special educational needs of children identified for placement in gifted program
- Prepare and submit required reports to Director of Pupil Services
- Attend staff, professional, and interagency meetings as requested by the Director of Pupil Services
- Perform such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent/Designee
School Psychologist
Peoria Unified School District
Peoria, AZ
07.2016 - 05.2022
- Provided individual, group and family counseling services to students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with behavioral issues.
- Conducted assessments of student mental health needs and provided recommendations for interventions.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents and other professionals in the development of Individualized Education Programs.
- Conducted psychological evaluations to assess cognitive abilities, learning disabilities, social-emotional functioning and adaptive behavior.
- Developed crisis intervention plans for students in need of urgent mental health support.
- Facilitated school-based meetings to discuss student IEPs and progress toward goals.
- Utilized data collection methods such as surveys, interviews, observations and review of records to develop comprehensive reports on students' academic performance.
- Provided consultation services to school staff regarding effective strategies for addressing student behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Assisted with the development of positive behavior supports systems within schools.
- Created a safe learning environment by developing policies aimed at preventing bullying or harassment among students.
- Advised school personnel on best practices when dealing with difficult situations involving students.
Education
Master of Science - School Psychology
Ottawa University
Phoenix, AZ02-2011
Skills
- Cultural Competency
- Suicide Prevention
- Mental Health Assessments
- Proficient With IEP Pro
- IEP Compliance
- Group Counseling
- Behavioral Assessment
- Multitasking Strength
- Special Education Expertise
- Team Collaboration
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
School Psychologist
Pendergast Elementary School District
07.2022 - Current
School Psychologist
Peoria Unified School District
07.2016 - 05.2022
Master of Science - School Psychology
Ottawa University