School Psychologist (Open Until Filled)

About Hatch Valley Public Schools At Hatch Valley Public Schools, our guiding philosophy is " Elevating the Student Experience" We serve a vibrant, collaborative community and are dedicated to providing an exceptional educational environment. We value innovative, student-centered professionals who are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of our students.

FLSA Status: Exempt Minimum Qualifications: 1.

Education

Master's Degree or Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) Degree in School Psychology from a regionally accredited institution. 2. Experience: None required; open to entry-level candidates and recent graduates holding or eligible for initial NMPED licensure. 3. Licensure: Must hold or be immediately eligible for a New Mexico Educational Licensure for School Psychologist (PreK-12) issued by the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED), including a passing score on the required licensure examination. 4. Mobility: Valid Driver's License (required for operating district fleet vehicles to travel regularly between district locations). 5. Background: Completed and cleared background check and fingerprinting clearance as required by NM State Law.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) spoken and written.
2. Minimum of 3 years of verified experience designing interventions or administering evaluations for children with high needs, or intensive behavioral challenges within a Special Education setting.
3. Experience with diverse student populations, multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), and bilingual psychoeducational evaluations. Required Application Documents To be considered an eligible applicant, your application must contain the following uploaded documents:
4. A Letter of Interest / Cover Letter
5. A Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae
6. A Copy of Current Driver's License
7. A Copy of Valid New Mexico PED License or Proof of Eligibility
8. Official or Unofficial college transcripts Internal Candidates / Lateral Transfers Current employees of Hatch Valley Public Schools interested in applying for a lateral transfer to this position must:
9. Submit a formal request/application through the internal portal by logging in via the Internal Applicants link.
10. Ensure an updated resume and a copy of your current New Mexico PED license are attached to your internal profile. Background Check Notice New hires are responsible for the costs associated with the FBI fingerprint background check. Continued employment will be contingent upon the official results of the background check. Equal Opportunity Employer Hatch Valley Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Attachment(s): 06.2026 REVISED SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST(SP) POSITION DESCRIPTION.pdf