School Psychologist - Special Education

Grosse Pointe Public School System; Grosse Pointe (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grosse Pointe Public Schools System in Michigan is seeking a School Psychologist to conduct psychological assessments across academic, social, emotional and behavioral domains and to support IEP conferences and problem-solving meetings. The role emphasizes collaboration with families, students and staff to promote optimal educational outcomes.

The position requires licensure as a school psychologist, knowledge of special education rules, and experience with diverse student needs.

Qualifications

• Fully licensed to serve as a school psychologist.
• Knowledge of special education rules and regulations.
• Experience in working with students who manifest a wide range of abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ability to implement and instruct established Grosse Pointe Curriculum.
• Includes culturally diverse themes in lessons and instruction, including historical or other information as to cultures having significant impact on the world, nation or community.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.
• Experience working with students with special needs in an educational setting.
• Collects data and provides systematic observations for students experiencing emotional, learning or attention problems in the classroom.
• Conducts extensive student psychological evaluations and reevaluations.
• Interprets psychological data to Multi-Disciplinary Teams, Individual Education Planning Teams, teachers, professionals, and parents.
• Provides interventions and makes recommendations to assist high risk students in the classroom.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to independently and accurately implement the requirements of the IDEA and Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE).
• Ability to work effectively on a team with a variety of other staff members from various disciplines, as well as parents.
• Outstanding evaluation/diagnostic skills particularly in the area of learning disabled, emotional impairments, autism spectrum disorders and cognitive impairments.
• Strength in behavioral assessments and intervention planning.

Skills

Fully licensed to serve as a school_ps

Knowledge of special education rules

Experience with diverse abilities

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The School Psychologist is directly responsible for the psychological assessment of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral domains utilizing problem-solving and standardized evaluations. The School Psychologist monitors the completion of case study evaluations and participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) conferences and problem-solving meetings designing systems, programs and services that maximize students' social, emotional, and educational success. In collaboration with staff, families, students, and communities the school psychologist promotes effective educational environments.

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fully licensed to serve as a school psychologist.
• Knowledge of special education rules and regulations.
• Experience in working with students who manifest a wide range of abilities.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to implement and instruct established Grosse Pointe Curriculum.
• Includes culturally diverse themes in lessons and instruction, including historical or other information as to cultures having significant impact on the world, nation or community.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.
• Experience working with students with special needs in an educational setting.
• Collects data and provides systematic observations for students experiencing emotional, learning or attention problems in the classroom.
• Conducts extensive student psychological evaluations and reevaluations.
• Interprets psychological data to Multi-Disciplinary Teams, Individual Education Planning Teams, teachers, professionals, and parents.
• Provides interventions and makes recommendations to assist high risk students in the classroom.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to independently and accurately implement the requirements of the IDEA and Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE).
• Ability to work effectively on a team with a variety of other staff members from various disciplines, as well as parents.
• Outstanding evaluation/diagnostic skills particularly in the area of learning disabled, emotional impairments, autism spectrum disorders and cognitive impairments.
• Strength in behavioral assessments and intervention planning.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, sitting, standing, and climbing stairs.
• Prolonged periods sitting and working on the computer to complete necessary paperwork.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

NOTE:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

COMPENSATION:

Salary is based on the GPEA CBA , which may or may not recognize previous professional teaching experience. GPEA members are also eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, along with membership in the Michigan Public Schools Employee Retirement System www.michigan.gov/ors .

LOCATION:

Various School Buildings

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

The Grosse Pointe Public Schools System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation's to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application call, 313-432-3018 or email: [e-mail]. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination regarding your request for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Rici Shovein, Director of Student Services

20090 Morningside Drive

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

Phone: [phone]

[e-mail];

If the individual filling the grievance alleges that the Section 504/ADA coordinator has engaged in discrimination, then the individual filing the grievance must provide the documentation to the:

Chief Personnel Officer

20601 Morningside Drive

Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

Phone: [phone]

For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

FMLA regulations require all employers to post the updated FMLA notice .