What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at Jackson County ISD?
Summary : Provide direct and consultative school psychological services across Jackson County. Serve as a member of a large group of school psychologists including strong leadership within multidisciplinary teams, while receiving ongoing group and individual supervision. Provide consultations, evaluations and databased problem-solving services to inform special education eligibility decisions, and to provide effective instruction, programs and services for students. These services include but are not limited to providing leadership in the development, monitoring, implementation and modification of evidence-based academic and behavioral interventions, provision of special education, functional behavior assessments (FBA), positive behavior support intervention plans (PBSIP) and multi-tiered systems of support within school settings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities : An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following : ( Does not include all tasks employee may be expected to perform.)
- Provide school psychological services in a timely and responsive manner consistent with state and federal mandated timelines including but not limited to :
Completion of Reviews of Existing Evaluation Data and Evaluation Plans (REEDs) and obtain informed written consent from parents / guardians for special education evaluations including FBAs.
Education and / or Experience : Meet competency requirements as set forth in R 380.204-380.205 of the Michigan Special Education Rules. Must have completed a graduate degree in an MDE-approved school psychology certification program (no less than 45 semester credit hours); and have completed a 600 clock-hour, supervised practicum in school psychology. May prefer candidates who have completed one year of successful experience as a school psychologist.
Certificates Licenses, Registrations : Must hold a valid State of Michigan Preliminary School Psychologist certificate, School Psychologist Renewal certificate, or full School Psychologist certificate through the Michigan Department of Education. (NOTE : Applicants who possess a valid out-of-state school psychologist certificate or license are eligible for a State of Michigan Preliminary School Psychologist certificate if the applicant completed a specialist-level degree or equivalent in school psychology with a 1200 clock-hour internship form an out-of-state Educator Preparation Institution and possesses a valid school psychologist credential recognized by the MDE.)
Employment Date, Salary, and Fringe Benefits : Anticipated employment date is as soon as possible. Placement on the Special Education Salary Schedule depends on qualifications and experience. New employee starting salary range is $56,569- $105,246. Paid health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurances, sick, and personal business days. This position is FLSA exempt.
To Apply : Interested parties should go to our website, to complete an online application.
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL MARCH 10, 2025 OR UNTIL FILLED
Pre-employment Screening : Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment for a position with JCISD will be required to successfully complete a background check, a pre-employment physical to determine ability to perform the desired position (with or without reasonable accommodations) and a drug test.
Salary : $56,569 - $105,246
