District Psychologist

District Psychologist

Hazel Park Schools is seeking applicants for the position of District Psychologist, for the  school year. The individual selected for this position will be responsible for educational assessments of regular education students and special education students. They will also be responsible for helping to plan and implement appropriate behavioral intervention techniques.

Specific responsibilities include initiating, facilitating and/or coordinating Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) assessments in response to referrals for students suspected of being eligible for special education. They will write up and interpret the results of assessments to referral sources and parents. They will attend REED, IEP meetings, and other meetings. They will assist the LEA in developing, analyzing, and evaluating individual, group, and system-level interventions.

They will provide consultation to parents, school personnel, students and others. They will partner with representatives of other agencies in arranging and coordinating services to children with behavioral challenges. They will complete all forms and reports in a timely manner consistent with ISD policies and procedures. They will solve problems in a professional, constructive, people-friendly manner. They will attend relevant professional development activities.

They will support and participate in Multi-Tiered Support of System (MTSS) activities. They will serve as a Team Coordinator within and between the ISD and local school districts, as needed.

Minimum qualifications include meeting Michigan State Department of Education criteria for full or temporary approval as a School Psychologist and having at least a Master's degree. They must have either a valid Michigan School Psychologist certificate or a Preliminary School Psychologist Certificate. They must demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. They must have an ability to relate well to others and use good interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of behavior management techniques, writing behavior intervention plans, functional behavior analysis, and implementing positive behavioral supports is required. Knowledge of and/or willingness to develop skills in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI techniques), Applied Behavior Analysis, and other similar programs will be helpful. Experience with students with behavioral challenges is helpful.

Compensation is in accordance with the Salary Schedule - H.P.E.A. Contract Start Date is beginning of the  school year. Reports to Director of Student Services.