School Psychologist (2 openings

Job Title

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties may be assigned

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current federal and state special education laws and local guidelines.
• Ability to identify at-risk students and develop research-based academic and behavioral interventions in the least restrictive environment.
• Ability to administer full psychological, academic, and social-emotional evaluations for students.
• Demonstrate general knowledge of disability areas in special education with specific knowledge in cognitive impairment, early childhood developmental delay, specific learning disability, other health impairment (OHI)/ADHD, and traumatic brain injury.
• Ability to successfully collaborate with staff and implement District Initiatives.
• Coordinate and/or participate in the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET)/Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team meeting process.
• Complete psycho educational assessments to assist in the determination of special education eligibility. Must have an understanding of the IEP process and the ability to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Multidisciplinary Team Reports (MDRs), and Evaluation Review Reports (ERRs).
• Ability to provide crisis prevention, intervention, and brief situational psychotherapy.
• Provide professional consultation with students, parents, and staff.
• Working knowledge of basic technology and proficiency in software related to Special Education and Psychological Services.
• Collaborate with staff and families.
• Attend meetings and professional development activities as required.

EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

• Master's or specialist degree from an accredited school psychology-training program
• Valid Permanent State of Michigan School Psychologist Certification or provisional State of Michigan School Psychologist Certification
• Current certification as a School Psychologist
• Limited Licensed or Fully Licensed Psychologist Preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Organized and able to manage multiple assignments within multiple buildings

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable