Special Education School Psychologist

G Aschools; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools is seeking a Special Education School Psychologist (1.0 FTE) to serve as a diagnostician on the special education evaluation team. The role involves evaluating students, providing input for interventions, and supporting behavior planning district-wide.

The position requires meeting Michigan Department of Education requirements for School Psychologists, with on-site work and strong collaboration with school staff and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current criterion-referenced and curriculum-based assessments.
• Ability to interpret psychological data for professionals, parents, students.
• Demonstrated ethics per NASP Principles for Professional Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide School Psychology services to pupils as outlined in Special Education Rules and Regulations.
• Collaborate with staff to plan educational interventions, curriculum, behavior management, and teaching strategies.
• Provide psychological evaluation reports for candidates for special education programs.

Skills

Assessment administration

Educational testing

Interpreting data

Staff collaboration

Independent work

Flexibility

Behavior supports

Education

Michigan School Psychologist requirements

Job description

Special Education School Psychologist (1.0 FTE)

Position Summary

The School Psychologist's primary role is as a diagnostician on the specialeducation evaluation team. Additionally, this individual works with schools at all levels within district to provide input for interventions, bothschool-wide as well as student specific. Participation with functional behavior assessments and behavior planning is also included in this role.

Qualifications

Able to meet the requirements for School Psychologist as defined by the Michigan Department of Education.

• Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled workday with reliable job attendance.
• Knowledge of and proficiency with administration of a variety of current criterion referenced and curriculum-based assessments and scales used to evaluate students.
• Ability to practice in accordance with the National Association of School Psychologist's Principles for Professional Ethics, and Professional Conduct Manual.
• Desired Characteristics:
• • Ability to work with various personality types and staff members with varying levels of knowledge relating to specific interventions.
  • Ability to prioritize through planning and organizing to ensure strict compliance deadlines while maintaining the ability to be flexible based on individual student and situational needs.
  • Demonstrate independent work habits while maintaining consistent communication with school staff and Supervisors.
  • Student-focused mindset with goals to increase student achievement.
  • Knowledge of positive behavior supports, FBAs and BIPs.
  • Knowledge of Multi-Tier Systems of Support.
• Duties:
• • Provide School Psychological services to any pupil as outlined in Special Education Rules and Regulations.
  • Collaborate with staff in planning educational intervention, curriculum, behavior management, and teaching strategies.
  • Provide psychological evaluation for pupils referred as candidates for special education programs and provide comprehensive and accurate reports to appropriate educational authority.
  • Complete systematic direct observation of students as required.
  • Administer tests, including intelligence, achievement, adaptive behavior, perceptual-motor, etc.
  • Interpret and analyze psychological data for professionals, parents, students, and other appropriate stakeholders.
  • Provide own transportation between assigned buildings and transport psychological assessment materials to required locations.
  • Collaborate in program planning and evaluation services for student-focused decision-making purposes.
  • Other duties as assigned by Eastern Service Area Director.

Salary

Range based on experience

Reports to

Eastern Service Area Director

Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer. The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic, (collectively "Protected Classes") in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The District’s Compliance Officers shall handle inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies and any complaint of discrimination.

Complaints or inquiries should be forwarded to:

1076 N. 37thSt.

Galesburg, MI 49053

1076 N. 37thSt., Galesburg, MI 49053 * [phone] * Fax [phone]

Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer.