School Psychologist

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Psychologist

Date Posted:
10/9/2026

Location:
CEN

Date Available:
01/04/2027

District:
Detroit Leadership Academy
JOB TITLE: School Psychologist
DEPARTMENT: Student Support Services
REPORTS TO: Special Education Compliance Coordinator.
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

Who are we?
CEN is a mission- and values-driven organization committed to being Child Centered, Caring, Transformative, Accountable, and Anti-Racist.

The mission of CEN is to build a system of remarkable neighborhood schools in traditionally under-resourced communities using a trauma-informed, whole child approach to education - ensuring college, career, and life success for all children.

At CEN, we believe that creating and sustaining excellent and equitable schools for all children is the most critical issue today and that high-quality education is the only way to change the life trajectory and outcomes for kids. We believe that, regardless of their zip code, our kids deserve remarkable scho ols.

CEN team members are steadfast in our vision to dismantle systemic educational inequities. We are committed to culturally responsive education, including systems that promote anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.


Why Join CEN?
At CEN, we provide a wealth of professional learning, as well as opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are committed to the health and wellness of our employees. Moreover, CEN offers one of the most comprehensive compensation and benefits packages in the city of Detroit. CEN employees earn competitive salaries and a robust benefits package, including:

• United Healthcare PPO including vision and dental with employer covering 80%
• 401K with match options
• Free Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Free Basic AD&D
• Supplemental insurance plans available
• Wellness benefits, including up to $250 annual reimbursement
• Free State Continuing Education Clock Hours
• Paid time off, varying by role
• Performance Bonuses
• Annual Retention Bonus that grows year over year
• Free membership in employee discount program.

Who are we looking for?
We are seeking tenacious staff members who operate with empathy and will settle for nothing less than academic and life success for all students. Professionals with a passion for urban education and the city of Detroit align best with our needs and goals. Our top performers are focused on building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues, and are driven by data and student outcomes.

What are the major job responsibilities?
The School Psychologist is directly responsible for the psychological assessment of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral domains utilizing problem-solving and standardized evaluations. The School Psychologist monitors the completion of case study evaluations and participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) conferences and problem-solving meetings designing systems, programs and services that maximize students' social, emotional, and educational success. In collaboration with staff, families, students, and communities the school psychologist promotes effective educational environments.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Key responsibilities include but are not limited to collaborating with staff in planning educational intervention, curriculum, behavioral management, and teaching strategies.
• Consult, counsel, and collaborate with pupils, parents, school personnel, and appropriate outside personnel regarding mental health, behavioral, and educational concerns utilizing psychological principles.
• Provide psychological evaluation for pupils referred as candidates for special education programs and provide reports to the appropriate educational authority.
• Perform systematic direct observations of pupils.
• Administer and score tests which may include intelligence, achievement, personality, adaptive behavior, and perceptual-motor tests.
• Interpret the psychological and other diagnostic data for professionals, parents, pupils, and appropriate others.
• Collaborate in program planning and evaluation services for decision-making purposes.
• Provide a written report of all evaluations completed and file them with the Multidisciplinary team report.
• Other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Approved Michigan school psychologist who is certified by the Michigan Department of Education or who is a fully licensed (LARA) psychologist.
• Two or more years' experience providing Special Education psychological services.
• Skills in the administration and interpretation of tests, which shall include intelligence, achievement, personality, and perceptual-motor tests.
• Skills in psychological report writing.
• The capacity to interview, consult, and counsel with school personnel, parents, pupils, and others.
• The capacity to communicate the psychological findings to professionals, parents, pupils and others in a meaningful manner.
• Be committed/flexible to meeting the needs of diverse students, parents and staff.
• Have excellent time-management skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.
• Will successfully pass a criminal background check
• We ask our team to believe in, deliver on, and embody the following values: Be Child-Centered, Be Caring, Be Transformative, Be Accountable, and Be Anti-Racist

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

CEN does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.