School Psychologist

JOB DESCRIPTION: Livonia Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified school psychologist. The school psychologist will work to help students address and resolve personal, emotional, and social problems that interfere with their adjustments to school and their capacity to enjoy the fullest benefits of the education offered to them. The school psychologist may have assigned responsibilities for evaluation, consultation, and other services to Livonia Public Schools students in pre-school through post-high school levels. JOB DESCRIPTION: Livonia Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified school psychologist. The school psychologist may have assigned responsibilities for evaluation, consultation, and other services to Livonia Public Schools students in pre-school through post-high school levels. District Overview Livonia Public Schools employs approximately 1,800 staff members, serving approximately 13,100 students pre-K post secondary. There are 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, 1 career technical center, 1 early childhood center and 1 vocational and transition center in the School District. The annual budget for Livonia Public Schools is $180 million, with a state funding of $10,000 per pupil. BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Newly hired public school employees are eligible for a traditional pension and tax-deferred retirement savings accounts with an employer matching contribution. The pension component guarantees you monthly retirement benefit payments over your lifetime once you meet age and service requirements. Additionally, as a new public-school employee, you will be automatically enrolled in a Personal Healthcare Fund (PHF), which is a portable, tax-deferred investment account that can be used to pay for healthcare expenses in retirement. Livonia Public Schools will contribute a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 2% you contribute. As an employee of Livonia Public Schools, you will be a part of a team working together in a positive work climate and a culture of mutual respect to support the successful education of children. You will also have the satisfaction of knowing you are a team member with Livonia Public Schools, which means you will have the following perks of employment available to you: Medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage: The district's contribution is the maximum allowed by Michigan law. Family coverage eligibility for employees working 30 hours or more per week. Single coverage eligibility for employees working 20 hours but less than 30 per week. Optional "cash in lieu" of medical insurance for those who qualify. Dental, vision, and life insurance: The district pays 100% of the premium for all employees. Long-term disability coverage: The district pays 100% of the premium for employees working 20 hours or more per week. Employee Assistance Program for employees and their eligible family members. This includes a completely confidential, short-term counseling service that utilizes a practical approach toward problem resolution and is available 7 days a week, with no cost to the employee. Paid holidays; earned vacation, sick, and bereavement days. Longevity pay. Paid "act of God" days, such as snow days. Additionally, the children of employees working 20+ hours, living outside the district's attendance boundaries, are eligible to attend Livonia Public Schools via schools of choice. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS : The following is a list of minimum qualifications for this position, any one of which may be waived by the Administration in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications. Full approval preferred, temporary approval accepted, for a Michigan School Psychologist Certification Must have a knowledge of federal and state special education laws and other legal aspects of the role of the school psychologist A passionate commitment to improving learning for all students. Demonstrated positive interpersonal relationships Must have a knowledge of the organization and administration of local, county and state agencies and their services for pupils Skills in the ability to consult, counsel, and collaborate with pupils, parents, school personnel, and appropriate outside personnel regarding mental health, behavior, and educational concerns utilizing psychology principles An understanding of the rationale of testing, measurement, and skills in the administration of tests, including those which measure intelligence, achievement, adaptive behavior, perceptual-motor skills, and behavior Knowledge of computer technology necessary to implement computer applications for management, to understand technology's instructional value, and to develop the technological skills needed in the delivery of special education services Comprehensive understanding of personality development and the assessment of human behavior Mastery of broad understanding of learning and learning impairments Evidence of ability to establish positive working relationships with all stakeholders Superior verbal and written communication skills MAJOR FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following are major functions and responsibilities for this position: Creates a welcoming and positive climate and culture Exhibits a commitment to the District's Shared Vision and Collective Commitments Integrates data obtained from tests and from other sources of information and ability to communicate these findings to other professionals, parents, and pupils in a meaningful way Provides school psychological services to any student in need of such services Collaborates with staff in planning educational intervention, curriculum, behavioral management, and teaching strategies Directly intervenes during crises (e.g. suicidal assessments) to ensure safety or in the case of tragedy (e.g. traffic fatality) to lower distress Responds to threatening behaviors, by investigating the reasons behind the threat and recommends interventions designed to lower the likelihood of violent behavior to ensure the safety of all students and to eliminate sources of provocative behaviors (e.g. harassment, bullying) that impacted the student reacting due to victimization Contributes to initial problem identification or the likely nature of a student, classroom, or school problem in order to help develop intervention efforts as part of a problem-solving team Conducts comprehensive evaluations to identify students' strengths and areas of need, recommend evidence-based interventions, and determine eligibility for special education programs and services in accordance with IDEA and MARSE requirements Systematically gathers information (e.g. Functional Behavior Assessment) needed to determine the need for and, if needed, the specific features of a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) or variation (e.g. Antecedent Intervention Plan, Anti-harassment interventions) Meets with colleagues to develop classroom-based approaches to help with one or more students experiencing academic, emotional, behavioral, social, and/or physical difficulties Teams with colleagues for extended interventions to help with initial implementation, monitoring, modification, and ultimately, evaluation of plans designed to address student needs Contributes to problem-solving procedures required to determine the need for, nature of, and specific accommodations for students to have access to a free and appropriate public education (i.e. 504 plans) Consults, counsels, and collaborates with students, parents, school personnel, and appropriate outside personnel regarding mental health, behavioral, and educational concerns utilizing psychological principles Provides psychological evaluation for students referred as candidates for special education programs and provide reports to the appropriate educational authority Performs systematic direct observations of pupils Administers tests which may include intelligence, achievement, personality, adaptive behavior, perceptual-motor tests, and behavior rating scales Interprets the psychological and other diagnostic data for professionals, parents, students, and appropriate others Interprets the school psychological services to teachers and parents Collaborates in program planning and evaluation services for decision-making purposes Follows all District guidelines, protocols and procedures Participates in all professional development required of student services staff Executes other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by building administrator CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The work year, salary, and fringe benefits will be consistent with the current agreement between the Board of Education and the Livonia Education Association. This position will remain open minimally through August 11, 2026 for consideration of employment for the 26-27 school year. APPLICATIONS All applicants, including current LPS employees, must complete and submit an application through Applitrack, which can be accessed through the Livonia Public Schools webpage. Additionally, applicants must also upload: Letter of Interest Professional resume Copies of educational documents (transcripts/certificates) Three current letters of recommendation The Livonia Public Schools School District prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or transgender status), national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, handicap, or disability in any of its educational programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or transgender status), national origin, age, height, weight, and marital status-Director of Human Resources, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at View phone number on click.appcast.io. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding discrimination based on handicap or disability-Director of Student Services, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr