School Psychologists - District-Wide

Open Positions:  School Psychologists  (2) – District-Wide - 

POSTED:  September 9, 2024                  DEADLINE: Until Filled                           FTE: 1

SUMMARY

Together with teachers and administrators and other special education specialists, you’ll design effective programs for students who face social or emotional problems, developmental or learning disorders, and disabilities. You’ll implement these programs in individual or group sessions. You will also occasionally counsel and guide parents and teachers.

COMPENSATION

As outlined in the CEA 2022-2024 CBA

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, the School Psychologist will:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current federal and state special education laws and local guidelines.
• Ability to identify at-risk students and develop research based academic and behavioral interventions in the least restrictive environment.
• Ability to administer full psychological/academic/social-emotional evaluations for students aged birth to 26 years.
• Demonstrate general knowledge of disability areas in special education with specific knowledge in cognitive impairment, early childhood developmental delay, specific learning disability, other health impaired/ADHD, and traumatic brain disorder.
• Ability to successfully collaborate with staff and implement District Initiatives.
• Coordinate and/or participate in the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team/Individual Educational Planning Team Meeting process.
• Complete psych-educational assessments to assist in the determination of special education eligibility. Must have an understanding of the IEP Process and the ability to develop Individual Education Plans, Multidisciplinary Team Reports, and Evaluation Review Reports.
• Ability to provide crisis prevention, intervention, brief and situational psychotherapy
• Ability to provide professional development to schools in order to update them on special education laws and best practice strategies to improve student achievement.
• Ability to provide crisis prevention, intervention, brief and situational psychotherapy
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Professional consultation with students, parents, and staff
• Working knowledge of basic technological, proficiency in software related to Special Education and Psychological Services.
• Attend meetings and professional development activities as required.
• Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Special Education

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s or specialist degree from an accredited school psychology-training program
• Valid Permanent State of Michigan School Psychologist Certification or provisional State of Michigan School Psychologist Certification
• Current certification as a School Psychologist.
• Limited Licensed or Fully Licensed Psychologist Preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable

STARTING DATE

            Immediately

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

If you are interested in applying for this position, submit a letter of interest, application, resume and any letters of recommendation to:

Clintondale Community Schools, Human Resources

35100 Little Mack

Clinton Township, Michigan 48035

Email your application and documents to:  walmslel@clintondaleschools.net

Or apply at https://clintondaleschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, it is the policy of Clintondale Community Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, military status, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual orientation), disability, age (except as authorized by law), height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or in employment. If you have any questions or need to contact someone about discrimination of any kind in the school district, contact the Superintendent at 35100 Little Mack, Clinton Township, Michigan 48035.