School Psychologist

Position Type: School Psychologist

Date Posted: March 5, 2024

Date Available: Immediately

SUMMARY

School Psychologists are highly skilled staff who provide leadership around student-focused outcomes within the educational setting. The WSESD School Psychologist’s priority is to perform high-quality student evaluations embedded within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE). This includes working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary community, administering and interpreting culturally sensitive, statistically reliable, and valid psychoeducational assessments, conducting student behavior and academic observations, interviewing parents, teachers, and students, facilitating functional behavior assessments and positive behavior intervention support plans, and using data for the purpose of monitoring, evaluation and making eligibility recommendations within the educational setting.

EDUCATION

• Possess a School Psychology Specialist’s Degree (or its equivalent) in school psychology from an institution with an approved program
• Meets competency requirements set forth in R 380.201-209 of the Michigan Administrative Code

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Have completed a minimum of 15 graduate semester hours in school psychology, including an internship, in addition to the 45 semester hours required for the preliminary certificate
• In addition to the 600 clock hours required for the preliminary certificate, have completed not less than a 600-clock-hour supervised internship with school-age pupils in an approved school psychologist program, 300 clock hours of which shall be in a school setting under the supervision of a person who holds a valid Michigan school psychologist certificate or its equivalent
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and the community
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology and computer skills
• Must carry out all responsibilities with awareness of all requirements, standards, and policies established by the Board of Education
• Ability and desire to work with students with special challenges and severe disabilities
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently; possess strong organizational skills
• Ability to make decisions and problem-solve within a team of service providers
• Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is required
• Valid driver’s license is required

BENEFITS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Competitive pay and benefits as outlined in the

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please send your resume and credentials to

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic, in its program and activities, including employment opportunities.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Must be willing to undergo a background check

Work Location: In person