School Psychologist

Elite School Staffing; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 82,656; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency in Detroit is seeking a qualified School Psychologist for immediate hiring. Responsibilities include conducting psychological evaluations and developing academic interventions for at-risk students. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in School Psychology and Michigan certification. This role requires at least two years of relevant experience and the ability to work with diverse student populations. Competitive pay at $60 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience working with school-aged children and families.
• Fully licensed psychologist preferred.
• Knowledge of current federal and state special education laws.

Responsibilities

• Identify at-risk students and develop academic and behavioral interventions.
• Administer full psychological evaluations for ages birth to 26.
• Demonstrate knowledge of federal and state special education laws.

Skills

Administering psychological assessments

Research-based interventions

Working with diverse populations

Education

Master’s or Specialist Degree in School Psychology

Permanent or provisional Michigan School Psychologist Certification

Job description

Overview

Immediate Hiring! School Psychologist

Monday – Tuesday

8:00am to 3:00pm

$60/hr.

Department: Special Education

Location:

• Detroit Service Learning Academy
• Redford Service Learning Academy
• Oak Park Service Learning Academy

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current federal and state special education laws and local guidelines (MARSE).
• Ability to identify at-risk students and develop research based academic and behavioral interventions in the least restrictive environment.
• Ability to administer full psychological/academic/social-emotional evaluations for students aged birth to 26 years.

Specialized Education

• Candidate must possess a Master’s or Specialist Degree from an accredited school psychology-training program. The candidate, additionally, must possess the following: A valid Permanent State of Michigan School Psychologist Certification or provisional State of Michigan School Psychologist Certification.
• Certifications, Licenses, Registration.
• Fully Licensed Psychologist Preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Mastery administering psychological, academic, social/emotional assessments and research-based interventions (WJ IV, WISC, and BASC).
• Required is a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with school-aged children and families
• Experience and knowledge of a diverse population of students with varying abilities and needs.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 15 pounds to carry, push and/or pull items
• Hear and speak to exchange information in person or on the telephone
• The ability to travel to other buildings within the district is required