School Psychology Apprentice Job Lansing area,Michigan USA,Healthcare

JOB TITLE: School Psychologist Apprentice

DEPARTMENT: Special Education

REPORTS TO: Special Education Director

Salary: $25 per hour

Hours: 13-30 hours

Education Requirement: Must have a bachelor's degree and be enrolled in a school psychologist program that leads to certification as a school psychologist in Michigan.

SUMMARY: The School Psychologist Apprentice (SPA) is a skilled staff member who provides assistance to the ESA School Psychologists in the performance of their duties. The SPA shall receive instruction from a School Psychologist in how to perform the taskings required to perform his or her duties and responsibilities. In addition, when needed, the SPA will assist in the classroom programs.

The SPA will be supervised by a certified school psychologist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Presence on the job is an employee’s fundamental obligation. Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is required. The School Psychologist Apprentice supports the ESA School Psychologists, Evaluation Teams, and teaching staffby performing the following tasks:

Score and enter rating scale results (those electronically and those requiring hand scoring) into the Multidisciplinary Team report.

Upload to REEDs, Physician Statements, Extensions, MET Reports, and other data as assigned to PSSP.

Organize and file protocols and other evaluation documents created by the School Psychologists.

Electronically re-format (revised) evaluation guidelines, teacher report forms, and other documents as assigned.

Perform systematic observations for evaluations.

Perform updates on Family/Developmental histories for student reevaluations

Performing CA-60 (student record) reviews for Student Assistant Teams (Child Study).

Attend School Psychologist department meetings.

Assist School Psychologists in the compilation of the Multidisciplinary Team (MET) report by adding in tables and graphs and other data as prescribed by the School Psychologist from Illuminate/Powerschool into the report.

Assist School Psychologists in the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) efforts in the local school districts.

Attend MTSS trainings
Assist with systems level coaching with School Leadership Team
Support MTSS data collection and data analysis for all three tiers
Support the development of materials for trainings and coaching

Inventory and organize School Psychologist tools (protocols, kits, materials, etc)

Participate in data review for Teacher Assistant Team meetings

Acts as a guest teacher and/or paraprofessional as needed to support the ESA programs

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

Possess a Bachelor’s Degree (or its equivalent) in education or related discipline. Have a plan to become a School Psychologist and be enrolled in a school psychology program that leads to certification as a school psychologist in MI.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Current and valid teacher’s certificate from the Michigan Department of Education preferred;
Valid Drivers’ License required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with professionals, students, peers, parents and community.

Ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication.

Demonstrated 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 to desire to work…