School Pychologist or Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Job Posting: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST or BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST

The following position is available for the  school year.

FTE Position Building 1.0

School Psychologist or BCBA

District

• Master’s (MA or MS) or Educational Specialist (EdS) degree in school psychology or Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• Must have completed 45 graduate hours in school psychology or equivalent
• Currently certified or eligible for certification as a Full or Preliminary School Psychologist by the Michigan Department of Education and/or fully certified or eligible for certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) through Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB)
• Meets competency requirements as set forth in the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE)
• Has an electronic fingerprint clearance from a criminal history record check

• Conduct extensive psychological evaluations of referred students using multiple valid and reliable assessment methods and tools
• Complete evaluations and assessments within state defined timelines
• Participate in case conferences and team meetings when referred students are involved, or as requested
• Provide building and staff consultation in regard to learning and behavioral difficulties
• Effectively explain and interpret eligibilities to all stakeholders
• Makes recommendations in regard to current levels of functioning and academic performance
• Provide individual or small group counseling sessions for at‑risk students as needed
• Participation in building‑wide PBIS and MTSS processes
• Lead or attend problem‑solving meetings for individual or groups of students in accordance with building intervention framework
• Complete, maintain and submit state and district required special education paperwork
• Other duties as assigned, to assist students in the school setting

• Currently certified or eligible for certification as a Full or Preliminary School Psychologist by the Michigan Department of Education

And/or

• Eligible for full certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) through Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB)

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to effectively communicate evaluation findings to all stakeholders.

Ability to apply statistical concepts and principles in regard to evaluation and assessment. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to quantify and explain behavioral and academic data, as well as create visuals to communicate effectiveness of interventions.

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom one is assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication. Ability and willingness to collaborate and/or consult with mental health professionals.

Understand therapeutic techniques and evaluation of said skills.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Individual should be physically able to complete training for and use de‑escalation and physical management strategies through Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or equivalent.

The work environment characteristics described here…