School Psychologist (1.0

JOB DESCRIPTION: Livonia Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified school psychologist. The school psychologist will work to help students address and resolve personal, emotional, and social problems that interfere with their adjustments to school and their capacity to enjoy the fullest benefits of the education offered to them. The school psychologist may have assigned responsibilities for evaluation, consultation, and other services to Livonia Public Schools students in pre-school through post-high school levels.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Livonia Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified school psychologist. The school psychologist may have assigned responsibilities for evaluation, consultation, and other services to Livonia Public Schools students in pre-school through post-high school levels.

District Overview Livonia Public Schools employs approximately 1,800 staff members, serving approximately 13,100 students pre-K post secondary. There are 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, 1 career technical center, 1 early childhood center and 1 vocational and transition center in the School District. The annual budget for Livonia Public Schools is $180 million, with a state funding of $10,000 per pupil.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Newly hired public school employees are eligible for a traditional pension and tax-deferred retirement savings accounts with an employer matching contribution. The pension component guarantees you monthly retirement benefit payments over your lifetime once you meet age and service requirements. Additionally, as a new public-school employee, you will be automatically enrolled in a Personal Healthcare Fund (PHF), which is a portable, tax-deferred investment account that can be used to pay for healthcare expenses in retirement.

Livonia Public Schools will contribute a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 2% you contribute.

As an employee of Livonia Public Schools, you will be a part of a team working together in a positive work climate and a culture of mutual respect to support the successful education of children. You will also have the satisfaction of knowing you are a team member with Livonia Public Schools, which means you will have the following perks of employment available to you:

• Medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage:
  • The district's contribution is the maximum allowed by Michigan law.
  • Family coverage eligibility for employees working 30 hours or more per week.
  • Single coverage eligibility for employees working 20 hours but less than 30 per week.
  • Optional "cash in lieu" of medical insurance for those who qualify.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance:
  • The district pays 100% of the premium for all employees.
• Long-term disability coverage:
  • The district pays 100% of the premium for employees working 20 hours or more per week.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their eligible family members. This includes a completely confidential, short-term counseling service that utilizes a practical approach toward problem resolution and is available 7 days a week, with no cost to the employee.
• Paid holidays; earned vacation, sick, and bereavement days.
• Longevity pay.
• Paid "act of God" days, such as snow days.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
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The following is a list of minimum qualifications for this position, any one of which may be waived by the Administration in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

• Full approval preferred, temporary approval accepted, for a Michigan School Psychologist Certification
• Must have a knowledge of federal and state special education laws and other legal aspects of the role of the school psychologist
• A passionate commitment to improving learning for all students.
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal relationships
• Must have a knowledge of the organization and administration of local, county and state agencies and their services for pupils
• Skills in the ability to consult, counsel, and collaborate with pupils, parents, school…