District Psychologist

Hazel Park Schools; Hazel Park (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Hazel Park Schools in Michigan seeks a District Psychologist (1.0 FTE) for the 2026-2027 school year to conduct educational assessments and support MTSS frameworks. The role emphasizes collaboration with educators, families, and agencies.

Responsibilities include MET assessments, interpreting results, attending IEP/REED meetings, and developing targeted behavioral and academic interventions. Strong communication and credentialing are essential, with a focus on equity and student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required and MI criteria for school psychologist.
• Valid Michigan School Psychologist certificate or Preliminary certificate.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with behavior management and intervention planning helpful.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, coordinate MET assessments for students suspected of eligibility for special education.
• Write and interpret assessment results for referral sources and parents.
• Attend REED, IEP and other meetings.
• Assist in developing, analyzing, and evaluating interventions at individual, group, and system levels.
• Provide consultation to parents, school personnel, students and others.
• Coordinate with agencies to arrange services for children with behavioral challenges.
• Complete forms and reports in a timely manner per ISD policies.
• Contribute to MTSS activities and initiatives.
• Serve as a Team Coordinator within ISD and local districts as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Behavior management

Collaborative planning

MTSS knowledge

Education

Master's degree

Michigan School Psychologist certificate or Preliminary

Job description

Building: Multiple Throughout District

Position: District Psychologist | FTE 1.0

Hazel Park Schools is seeking applicants for the position of District Psychologist, for the 2026-2027 school year. The Hazel Park community is proud and supportive of its schools, the staff and student population.

POSITION DESCRIPTION. The individual selected for this position will be responsible for educational assessments of regular education students and special education students. They will also be responsible for helping to plan and implement appropriate behavioral intervention techniques.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Initiate, facilitate and/or coordinate Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) assessments in response to referrals for students suspected of being eligible for special education.
• Write up and interpret the results of assessments to referral sources and parents.
• Attend REED, IEP meetings, and other meetings.
• Assist the LEA in developing, analyzing, and evaluating individual, group, and system-level interventions.
• Provide consultation to parents, school personnel, students and others.
• Partner with representatives of other agencies in arranging and coordinating services to children with behavioral challenges.
• Complete all forms and reports in a timely manner consistent with ISD policies and procedures
• Solve problems in a professional, constructive, people-friendly manner.
• Attend relevant professional development activities.
• Support and participate in Multi-Tiered Support of System (MTSS) activities.
• Serve as a Team Coordinator within and between the ISD and local school districts, as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate must meet Michigan State Department of Education criteria for full or temporary approval as a School Psychologist and have at least a Master's degree.
• Must have either a valid Michigan School Psychologist certificate or a Preliminary School Psychologist Certificate.
• Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• An ability to relate well to others and use good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of behavior management techniques, writing behavior intervention plans, functional behavior analysis, and implementing positive behavioral supports.
• Knowledge of and/or willingness to develop skills in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI techniques), Applied Behavior Analysis, and other similar programs will be helpful.
• Experience with students with behavioral challenges be helpful.

Compensation: In accordance with the Salary Schedule - H.P.E.A. Contract

Start Date: Beginning of the 2026-2027 School Year.

Reports To: Director of Student Services.

The Hazel Park School District is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color,

age, sex national origin, religion, citizenship, handicap, height, weight, marital status. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties maybe performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.