School Psychologist - Internship

Anova Education; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 29,475 - 36,025; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Job summary

A local school district is offering an internship for a School Psychologist. The candidate will conduct evaluations, participate in child study meetings, and collaborate with educators to design instructional strategies. Required qualifications include knowledge of PSW and MTSS, along with strong communication skills. This position provides an opportunity to work with a supportive team in an educational setting, with a starting salary of $32,750 and benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• Must meet qualifications for certification as a School Psychologist.
• Strong knowledge of Pattern of Strength and Weakness model (PSW).
• Knowledge of MTSS and use of student/building data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psycho-educational evaluations of students.
• Design instructional strategies and supports for students.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work as a team member

Knowledge of PSW model

Knowledge of MTSS

Knowledge of research-based interventions

Education

Qualifications for certification as a School Psychologist

Job description

POSITION: School Psychologist - Internship

LOCATION: Kenowa Hills Public Schools

RATE OF PAY: $32,750.00

BENEFITS: Single User/Subscriber Health (or Cash In Lieu), Dental, & Vision

START DATE: 2025-2026 School Year

SCHEDULE: School year calendar

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must meet qualifications for certification as a School Psychologist;
• Strong knowledge of Pattern of Strength and Weakness model (PSW);
• Strong communication skills;
• Ability to work as an effective team member with parents, teachers, and administrators;
• Excellent comprehension of the use of standardized and local assessments for the purpose of special education eligibility, error analysis and educational planning;
• Knowledge of MTSS and use of student/building data to design instructional interventions/supports;
• Knowledge of research-based interventions for academics and behavior/social-emotional learning.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts psycho-educational initial and three-year evaluations of students.
• Attends child study meetings and all meetings pertaining to the evaluation process.
• Participates with general education and special education teachers to design instructional strategies, interventions and supports for students.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and use fingers, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The employee must be able to transport from building to building for meetings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

Note to New Employees:

Pursuant to PA 131, the selected candidate must receive clearance from the Michigan State Police Department prior to the offer of employment. The candidate is responsible for the background check fee.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

It is the policy of the Kenowa Hills Public School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation or expression, age, disability, height, weight or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Superintendent, 2325 Four Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544, Phone [phone].