Data-Driven School Psychologist: MTSS & Collaboration

Michigan Association of School Boards; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance: Medical/Dental/Vision on 1s

Signing bonus schedule

Job summary

St. Joseph County ISD seeks a School Psychologist to provide psychological services, collaborate with teachers and families, and support MTSS across classrooms and the district.

The role requires meeting Michigan Department of Education requirements, maintaining certifications, and conducting assessments. Travel between district sites is expected; lifting 30 pounds and reliable attendance are required.

Qualifications

• Meets School Psychologist requirements per the Michigan Department of Education.
• Maintains required trainings, certificates, approvals, etc., with documentation before expiration.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
• Must have physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled work day.
• Regular and reliable attendance and physical ability to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide School Psychological services as outlined by Special Education Rules.
• Collaborate with staff on MTSS, intervention planning, curriculum, behavioral management, and teaching strategies.
• Consult with students, parents, staff and external personnel regarding mental health and educational concerns.
• Provide psychological evaluations for students referred to special education and report to educational authorities.
• Perform systematic direct observation of students.
• Administer tests including intelligence, achievement, adaptive behavior and curriculum-based assessments.
• Interpret and analyze psychological data for professionals, parents, students and others.
• Collaborate in program planning and evaluation for decision-making.
• Provide strategies for classroom, building and district success to teachers and admins.
• Practice according to NASP ethics and conduct manual.
• Transport psychological materials between locations as needed.
• Demonstrate computer skills for electronic record-keeping.
• Collaborate with parents, evaluation team members, school admins and others to understand a student’s disability and impact on performance.
• Other duties as assigned by St. Joseph County ISD.

Skills

Data analysis

Consultation

Collaboration

MTSS process

Education

Michigan Department of Education School Psychologist requirements

Job description

St. Joseph County ISD seeks a School Psychologist to provide psychological services, collaborate with teachers and families, and support MTSS across classrooms and the district.

The role requires meeting Michigan Department of Education requirements, maintaining certifications, and conducting assessments. Travel between district sites is expected; lifting 30 pounds and reliable attendance are required.