School Psychologist – 1.0 FTE (two positions)

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Michigan school district is looking for a dedicated school psychologist to support equity-focused education. The role requires a Master’s degree in psychology and a valid state certificate. Responsibilities include providing counseling, evaluating students' needs, and collaborating with educators to enhance learning outcomes. Applicants should demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills. The position offers a supportive environment for maintaining a diverse and inclusive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid psychologist certificate.
• Completed minimum 500 clock hours internship working with students.
• Meet the competency requirements for special education.
• Meet the competency requirement set forth in R340.11546 of the Revised Administrative Rules for Special Education, State of Michigan.
• Possess excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on professional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services to students and staff.
• Participate in assessment and intervention teams.
• Administer tests and evaluations for students with disabilities.
• Participates with school staff in altering situations adversely affecting personal, social-emotional, and academic development of students.
• Administers appropriate tests and assessment batteries, conduct interviews and observations, and consider information from all pertinent sources in conducting comprehensive evaluations of students who have been referred as having suspected disabilities under the IDEA or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
• Conducts other student evaluations as directed.
• Writes comprehensive reports that communicate psychological findings to parents, students, professionals and others in a clear and meaningful manner.
• Interprets psychological and other diagnostic data to professionals, parents, students, and others.
• Develops and helps to implement behavior management plans.
• Records and submits all data relevant to the School-Based Medicaid Reimbursement Program.
• Serves as a member of evaluation teams, IEPC meetings, Manifestation IEPC meetings, and pre-expulsion committees, as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Master's Degree in psychology

State of Michigan Department of Education School Psychologist certificate

Job description

• Date Posted: 2/20/2026
• Location: CANTON HIGH SCHOOL
• Date Available: ASAP

DESCRIPTION

Plymouth-Canton is seeking to employ culturally responsive educators who will be able to support and sustain equity-focused instruction for all learners. These educators create high achieving learning environments. They identify and systematically apply differentiated instruction and assessment that improves achievement for all learners from all racial groups.

LOCATION

LOCATIONS: Canton High School, Discovery Middle School, and All Saints Catholic School

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possess State of Michigan Department of Education School Psychologist certificate (full or preliminary).
2. Possess a Master's Degree in psychology or its equivalent.
3. Completed not less than 500 clock hours supervised internship with school-age persons under the supervision of an approved school psychology training institution.
4. Meet the competency requirement set forth in R340.11546 of the Revised Administrative Rules for Special Education, State of Michigan.
5. Possess excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on professional teams.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Serves as a member of Child Study Team, Child Screening Committees, and similar groups to screen and assess students experiencing school-rated problems and to improve existing school programs and procedures in meeting the educational needs of students.
2. Provides consultation and direct counseling services to students, parents, and staff regarding problems and situations which may be interfering with a student's ability to make the best use of his/her educational experience.
3. Serves as a liaison between the school, home, and community in building and maintaining positive relationships.
4. Participates with school staff in altering situations adversely affecting personal, social-emotional, and academic development of students.
5. Administers appropriate tests and assessment batteries, conduct interviews and observations, and consider information from all pertinent sources in conducting comprehensive evaluations of students who have been referred as having suspected disabilities under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
6. Conducts other student evaluations as directed.
7. Writes comprehensive reports that communicate psychological findings to parents, students, professionals and others in a clear and meaningful manner.
8. Interprets psychological and other diagnostic data to professionals, parents, students, and others.
9. Develops and helps to implement behavior management plans.
10. Records and submits all data relevant to the School-Based Medicaid Reimbursement Program.
11. Serves as a member of evaluation teams, Individual Planning and Placement Committee meetings (IEPC's), Manifestation IEPC meetings, and pre-expulsion committees, as directed.
12. Other duties as assigned.

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of certified personnel.

BEGINNING DATE

As soon as possible

SALARY

PCEA Salary Schedule

METHOD OF APPLICATION

INTERNAL APPLICANTS – Apply online using the Internal Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:

• Letter of interest
• Updated resume

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS – Apply online using the External Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:

• Cover Letter - Address letter to Abdul Madyun, Chief Human Resource Officer
• Resume

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying.

• Two current letters of recommendation
• Copies of official transcripts for all degrees earned
• Copy of valid School Psychologist certificate

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER

Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.