School Psychologist

Position School Psychologist Posting Dates: June 15, 2026 – Until Filled Reports To: Director of Special Education Beginning: August 2026 Location: District-wide Qualifications Master's degree, Educational Specialist (Ed.S.), or higher in School Psychology from an accredited program. Valid Michigan School Psychologist certification/approval through the Michigan Department of Education. Training and experience in psychological, cognitive, academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional assessment. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, administrators, parents, and multidisciplinary teams. Knowledge of child development, learning disabilities, behavior disorders, and mental health concerns. Crisis intervention and problem‑solving skills. Job Responsibilities Conduct psychological and educational evaluations for students referred for special education services. Interpret assessment results and communicate findings to parents, teachers, and administrators. Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) and eligibility meetings. Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and families to develop interventions that support academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional success. Provide consultation regarding learning, behavior, and mental health concerns. Assist with Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and behavior intervention planning. Monitor student progress and recommend appropriate educational supports and services. Serve as a member of multidisciplinary teams involved in student support, evaluation, and placement decisions. Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation related to assessments and services. Provide crisis intervention and consultation as needed. Assist in student transitions from Early On. Participate in professional development and other duties assigned by district administration. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles. Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound. Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is subject to environmental conditions. The worker should provide consistent and reliable in‑person attendance. #J-18808-Ljbffr