School Psychologist

Scherzo Technologies, Inc.; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational services provider in Michigan is seeking a School Psychologist. This position involves providing psychological evaluations for students, administering appropriate tests, and coordinating Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in School Psychology and have the required certifications. Strong skills in consultation, collaboration, and counseling are essential. The role is full-time and entry-level, located in a supportive environment aimed at enhancing student well-being.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a state board-approved school psychology program.
• Preliminary Psychology Certificate or School Psychologist Certificate.
• Compliance with Michigan special education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological evaluations for pupils referred for special education.
• Administer culturally appropriate psychological tests.
• Complete psychological reports and provide data to authorities.

Skills

Consultation skills

Collaboration skills

Counseling skills

Test administration

Data integration and communication

Education

Master’s degree in School Psychology

Preliminary or School Psychologist Certificate

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Provide psychological evaluation for pupils referred as candidates for special education programs.
• Administer culturally appropriate tests including intelligence, achievement, personality, adaptive behavior, and perceptual‑motor assessments.
• Perform systematic direct observations of pupils in collaboration with the Social Worker.
• Complete psychological reports in a timely manner and provide reports to the appropriate educational authority.
• Interpret psychological and diagnostic data for professionals, parents, and other stakeholders at Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) meetings and after re‑evaluations.
• Provide input on program planning for initial and annual IEPs.
• Set up initial IEP meetings, send invitations, and complete IEP forms.
• Ensure MET forms are ready for initial IEPs and that all parties complete their portions.
• Complete 30‑Day Temporary Enrollment processes promptly after enrollment.
• Write and send all IEPs for 30‑Day Temporary Enrollment students.
• Monitor annual IEP dates and ensure Special Education Teachers send invites and complete achievement testing using the same test as the previous year.
• Review and copy IEPs for parents, CA‑60, and related personnel.
• Facilitate distribution of reviewed annual IEPs and monitor teacher compliance.
• Attend all Behavior Review sessions for RtI Tier III and special‑education students with behavior issues.
• Provide input into Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Collaborate with the Social Worker during Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan processes.
• Oversee the RtI process with administrators and support staff.
• Review referrals and determine appropriate special‑education categories and professionals involved.
• Coordinate Tier III meetings and record them on the office calendar.
• Send Outlook messages, contact parents, and send reminders for all Tier III 4‑8th grade students.
• Assist with crisis intervention (mini‑crises and major crises) and meet with parents/guardians as necessary.
• Collaborate with Pupil Accounting or Attendance Secretary to enter special‑education data into Zangle.
• Maintain updated roster of all special‑education students.
• Ensure timely completion of assessments and therapy for Occupational Therapist and Speech‑Language Pathologist.
• Oversee transportation of Academy students to outside treatment centers and attend their IEPs.
• Review monthly time schedules for support staff and help with payroll information.
• Oversee the Continuous Improvement Monitoring System special‑education monitor.
• Prepare for the university’s yearly special‑education visit.
• Ensure compliance with state laws and guidelines concerning special‑education services.
• Update staff on changing laws and regulations as needed.
• Obtain necessary School Psychology CEUs and maintain records of hours; pursue Special Education Director/Supervisor role requirements.
• Attend Special Education Director/Supervisor meetings at Wayne County RESA.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Master’s degree from a state board‑approved school psychology program.
• Either a Preliminary Psychology Certificate (with intent to work toward a School Psychologist Certificate) or a School Psychologist Certificate.
• Compliance with all Michigan requirements for Special Education Supervisors.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and unprofessional conduct check.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal special‑education laws and other legal aspects of the role.
• Strong consultation, collaboration, and counseling skills with students, parents, Academy personnel, and outside stakeholders.
• Expertise in test administration and interpretation of intelligence, achievement, personality, adaptive behavior, and perceptual‑motor tests.
• Skill in integrating data from tests and other sources and effectively communicating findings.
• Ability to conduct systematic direct observation of pupils.
• Knowledge of learning and learning impairments, human growth and development.
• Awareness of behavior management techniques and the ability to plan interventions.
• Comprehensive understanding of personality development and human behavior assessment.
• Understanding how cultural and ethnic differences influence behavior and evaluation.
• Competency in planning and prescribing teaching and curriculum strategies for pupils.
• Knowledge of ethical standards of the school psychology profession.

Employment Details

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Software Development