School Psychologist

School PsychologistU Prep Academy District - DETROIT, MI 48202The School Psychologist serves as a primary source for the assessment of cognitive abilities, achievement, social and emotional functioning, personality and developmental status for students. An essential role of the school psychologist is to synthesize information and translate it for adults who are responsible for promoting healthy growth and development and academic support to children within the school setting. The school psychologist collaborates with all stakeholders involved in the development of the students.Employee's primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Know effective instructional processesUnderstand classroom and school environmentsUnderstand the organization and operation of schools and agenciesAdhere to the rules and regulations of IDEA, MARSE and the OCRFollow the special education eligibility guidance provided by the local ISD (Wayne RESA)Apply principles of learning to the development of competence both within and outside schoolConsult with educators and other professionals regarding cognitive, affective, social and behavioral performanceAssess developmental needs and develop educational environments that meet those diverse needsCoordinate educational, psychological and behavioral health services by working at the interface of these systemsAssist families who request diagnostic evaluations of learning disabilities and social problems and assistance with academic and behavioral problemsCollaborate with teachers, parents and other adults to enhance their ability to provide healthy relationships and environments that promote learning and developmentDevelop relationships with organizations and agencies to promote contexts that are conducive to learning and developmentAwareness of chronic or acute situations of childhood and adolescence that influence learning or mental health, such as personal or school crises or mental disorders first noticed in infancy, childhood or adolescenceUnderstand adverse social conditions that threaten healthy development in school and community, such as community and school violence, juvenile delinquency, teenage pregnancy and substance abuseUnderstand problems of instructional and learning environments that affect the functioning of the school age populationProvide assessment of cognitive abilities, achievement, social and emotional functioning, personality and developmental status that is reliable and validMake use of interviews, observations and performance assessments to understand learning and behavior problemsProvide diagnostic assessments to support eligibility for and delivery of services within statutorily regulated contexts that integrate diagnostic information from other professionals to support recommendations for educational modifications and community servicesRecommend prevention programs to assist students who have mild or transitory problems that interfere with school performance, such as poor peer relationships, learning or behavior problems in the classroom, and adjustment to adoption, death or divorceAssist with crisis intervention services that support children following natural disasters, violence, abuse, death or suicide by a studentConsult with teachers, parents, administrators school staff concerning children's behavior and academic and social problemsAssist with professional development programs for teachersAssist with the analysis of academic achievement using standardized tests, performance assessments, and other appropriate methodsPerform other duties as assigned.Masters' degree in the field of school psychologyValid Michigan Certification in Psychology