What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at Sprout Evaluation Center?
About Us: Sprout Evaluation Center provides psychological testing for charter schools within Wayne and Washtenaw county. This position is for testing at multiple schools throughout these counties.
Position: School Psychologist / Location: Wayne & Washtenaw County
Employment Type: Contractor
Minimum Experience: Entry Level / Salary: Pay Per Evaluation
Purpose:
The School Psychologist is directly responsible for the psychological assessment of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral domains utilizing problem-solving and standardized evaluations. The School Psychologist monitors the completion of case study evaluations and participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) conferences and problem-solving meetings designing systems, programs and services that maximize students’ social, emotional, and educational success.
Education & Job Requirements:
- Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Educational/School Psychology
- Entry level and new graduates are welcome to apply
- Must have Valid State License, Certification, Credentials
- Satisfactory criminal background check required
Tasks:
- Participates in the Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting to review the results of a social work evaluation and makes a recommendation relative to eligibility.
- Participates in the Individual Educational Planning Team (IEPT) meetings.
- Provide school psychological services to any pupil.
- Collaborate with staff in planning educational intervention, curriculum, behavioral management, and teaching strategies.
- Consult, counsel, and collaborate with pupils, parents, school personnel, and appropriate outside personnel regarding mental health, behavioral, and educational concerns utilizing psychological principles.
- Provide psychological evaluation for pupils referred as candidates for special education programs and provide reports to the appropriate educational authority.
- Perform systematic direct observations of pupils.
- Administer tests which may include intelligence, achievement, personality, adaptive behavior, and perceptual-motor tests.
Interpret the psychological and other diagnostic data for professionals, parents, pupils, and appropriate others.
- Collaborate in program planning and evaluation services for decision-making purposes.
- Other duties
Physical Requirements:
Employee must be capable of performing physical demands of the job, including but not limited to lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and standing for long periods of time. Work environment has a raised noise level.
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by those assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Administration reserves the right to amend or change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Preliminary School Psychologist Certificate (Preferred)
- Michigan School Psychologist Certificate (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $55