School Psychologist

PositionTitle: School Psychologist Job Summary : School Psychologist provides comprehensive psychological services to students, families, and staff. This role focuses on supporting student success through evaluation, consultation, and the implementation of data-driven academic and behavioral interventions within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. Qualifications: Certification: Master's Degree in School Psychology, valid State of Michigan Department of Education certification/license as a School Psychologist. Internship: Completion of a supervised internship in School Psychology (minimum 750 hours preferred, or as required by state mandate). Professionalism: Strong commitment to ethical practice. Primary Responsibilities: Evaluation & Identification: Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations to determine eligibility for Special Education services under state and federal mandates-IDEA. Interpret complex quantitative and qualitative data to provide actionable recommendations for Individualized Education Programs Plans (IEPs), and for strategic planning and ongoing continuous improvement processes. Consultation & Collaboration: Serves as a member of the Individual Educational Planning Team to assist in the determination of eligibility, placement, and development of the Individualized Educational Plan. Demonstrate foundational knowledge of a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS), this includes participation in problem-solving teams and requires knowledge of data collection and analysis, curriculum-based assessments and tiered systems of interventions. Provide consultation to teachers, parents, and administrators regarding classroom management, learning strategies, behavioral and academic intervention plans. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required: Knowledge and skills commonly used in psychological evaluation and consultation including the understanding and ability to determine the eligibility of Specific Learning Disability using a Response to Intervention approach. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form to multiple audiences. Knowledge of the requirements of state and federal mandates which directly relate to the evaluation and identification of a student with a disability. Strong analytical skills are required to correctly analyze, interpret and report quantitative and qualitative data. Demonstrated understanding of the logic and application of an MTSS model and the continuum of behavior and academic support at all levels. Expertise in assessment including curriculum-based assessment measurement and diagnostic practices. Ability to collect, analyze and use data and research within a strategic planning and continuous improvement process and/or intervention planning. Monday - Friday Work Schedule 37week year, Full Benefit Package including Medical Plan choices, Employer paid Dental-Vision-LTD-Life, Retirement plan choices, PTO