School Psychologist

MEMSPA; Portage (MI); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) invites applications for a School Psychologist at WoodsEdge Learning Center in Portage, MI. This 11-month position supports evaluating student needs, IEP planning, and collaboration with families and educators to promote student learning and well-being.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in psychology and an approved Michigan School Psychologist credential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology required.
• Approved Michigan School Psychologist certification.
• Understanding of neurodevelopment in children.

Responsibilities

• Conducts diagnostic evaluations to identify student needs and potentials.
• Attends IEP meetings and plans treatment programs.
• Counsels students individually and in groups.
• Advises teachers on methods to enhance the school climate.
• May be involved in safety interventions as a last resort.

Education

Master’s degree in psychology

Michigan School Psychologist certification

Job description

Deadline: October 24, 2026
District/Organization: KRESA
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: $52,819 to $116,506

The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA)is a critical part of Michigan’s education system serving the Greater Kalamazoo regionand provides specialized services to schoolsand communitiesandoptimizesresources by centralizing innovative programs and services. We partnerwith schooldistrictsand the broader community to offer essential programs including early childhood education, special education,career learning, andeducatordevelopment, ensuring that learners of all ages receive the support they need.

We arecurrentlyseekinga School Psychologist at WoodsEdge Learning Center in Portage, Michigan. The essential responsibilitiesfor this positioninclude but are not limited to:

• Align services with KRESA Core Values (Collaboration, Innovation, Compassion, Respect, and Integrity) and Culture & Belonging principles to engage and serve all students
• Conducts diagnostic evaluations toidentifystudent’s needs, limitations, and potentials,observingstudent in classroom, at play, in the community, studying school records, consulting with parents and school personnel, and administering and interpreting diagnostic findings
• Attends andparticipatesin IEPmeetings,plans treatment programs
• Counselsstudents individually and in groups toassiststudents to achieve personal, social, and emotional adjustment
• Carries out research to aid in introduction of programs in schools to meet current psychological, educational, and sociological needs of children
• Attimesthe employee may be involved in physical restraint of a student as a last resort intervention to keep others safe
• Advises teachers and other school personnel on methods to enhance school and classroom atmosphere to provide a motivating educational environment
• Refers individuals to community agencies to secure medical, vocational, or social services for child or family
• Serves as consultant to school board, superintendent, administrative committees, and parent teacher groups in matters involving psychological services within educational system or school
• Regular and consistent attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Qualified candidates will have a Master’s degree in psychology, and an approved Michigan School Psychologist certified by the Michigan Department ofEducation. Additionally, an understanding ofthe neurodevelopment of children.

Other skills and abilities include:

• Embraces and supports KRESA philosophies related to our core values (Collaboration, Innovation, Compassion, Respect, and Integrity), Culture & Belonging, and Continuous Improvement
• Embraces and supports KRESA’s vision of a transformative,equitableand innovative education for all in the Greater Kalamazoo region
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals from a wide range of identities and lived experiences
• Ability to discuss differences with colleagues and clients in a manner that supports building positive working relationships
• Effectively present information in front of groups and engage in audience
• Ability to communicate effectively including listening
• Keep administrator abreast of activity
• Works in ateam-orientedfashion
• Ability to efficiently use computer and applicable software
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret data
• Ability towritereports, correspondence
• Displays willingness to support and make decisions with sound judgment intimelymanner
• Adapts to frequent changes in the work environment
• Uses equipment and materials properly
• Practices safe work habits

Thisis an 11-month calendar position in job grade 17 with an annual rate of pay between $52,819 and $116,506.

KRESA employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit offering thatincludeshealth insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits through Michigan’s Office of Retirement Services,tuition reimbursement,student loanforgivenessand wellness incentives – all within asupportive and caringculture centered around ourvalues ofcollaboration, innovation, compassion, integrity, and respect.

A Great Place to Live and Work

Kalamazoo was recentlyrecognizedasa great placeto live in the 2024 50 Best Places to Live roundup byMoney.com. Kalamazoo was noted for its abundant family-friendly activities and appreciation for artisan-crafted goods, as well as theKalamazoo Promise, a scholarship for each Kalamazoo Public School resident graduate that provides up to 100% tuition for post-secondary education.

Notice of Non-discrimination:

It is the policy of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency that no discriminating practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or sexual identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category be allowed during any program, activity, service or in employment. The following position at Kalamazoo RESA has beendesignatedto handle inquiriesregardingthe nondiscrimination policy:Assistant Superintendentof Human Resources. Contact information: 269-250-9200, 1819 E. Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.