School Psychologist

Voices for Voices; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) seeks a School Psychologist for WoodsEdge Learning Center in Portage, Michigan. Responsibilities include diagnostic evaluations, IEP participation, counseling, and program development to support student outcomes.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in psychology and Michigan School Psychologist certification, with understanding of neurodevelopment. 11-month calendar, competitive benefits, collaborative work culture, and commitment to equity.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology.
• Approved Michigan School Psychologist certification.
• Understanding neurodevelopment of children.
• Experience with IEP processes.

Responsibilities

• Align services with KRESA Core Values and Culture & Belonging to engage and serve all students.
• Conducts diagnostic evaluations to identify student needs, observe in classroom, consult with parents and staff, and interpret findings.
• Attends and participates in IEP meetings, plans treatment programs.
• Counsels students individually and in groups to assist personal, social, and emotional adjustment.
• Advises teachers on methods to enhance school and classroom atmosphere.
• Refer families to community agencies to secure services.
• Serves as consultant to school board and committees on psychological services.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Diagnostic evaluations

IEP meetings participation

Counseling students

Consulting with parents and staff

Team collaboration

Data interpretation

Confidentiality

Education

Master’s degree in psychology

Michigan School Psychologist certification

Understanding neurodevelopment of children

Job description

The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) is a critical part of Michigan’s education system serving the Greater Kalamazoo region and provides specialized services to schools and communities and optimizes resources by centralizing innovative programs and services. We partner with school districts and the broader community to offer essential programs including early childhood education, special education, career learning, and educator development, ensuring that learners of all ages receive the support they need.

We are currently seeking a School Psychologist at WoodsEdge Learning Center in Portage, Michigan. The essential responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

The essential responsibilities for this position include 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 to identify student’s needs, limitations, and potentials, observing student in classroom, at play, in the community, studying school records, consulting with parents and school personnel, and administering and interpreting diagnostic findings
• Attends and participates in IEP meetings, plans treatment programs
• Counsels students individually and in groups to assist students 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
• At times the 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 of Education. Additionally, an understanding of the 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, equitable and 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 a team-oriented fashion
• Ability to efficiently use computer and applicable software
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret data
• Ability to write reports, correspondence
• Maintains confidentiality
• Displays willingness to support and make decisions with sound judgment in timely manner
• Adapts to frequent changes in the work environment
• Uses equipment and materials properly
• Practices safe work habits

This is an 11-month calendar position in job grade 17 with an annual rate of pay between $59,140 and $116,506.

KRESA employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit offering that includes health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits through Michigan’s Office of Retirement Services, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness and wellness incentives – all within a supportive and caring culture centered around our values of collaboration, innovation, compassion, integrity, and respect.

A Great Place to Live and Work

Kalamazoo was recently recognized as a great place to live in the 2024 50 Best Places to Live roundup by Money.com. Kalamazoo was noted for its abundant family-friendly activities and appreciation for artisan-crafted goods, as well as the Kalamazoo 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 been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Assistant Superintendent of 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.