School Psychologist/Behavior Support Specialist

The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) is a critical part of Michigan’s education system serving the Greater Kalamazoo region and provides specialized services to schools and communities and optimizes resources by centralizing innovative programs and services. We partner with school districts and the broader community to offer essential programs including early childhood education, special education, career learning, and educator development, ensuring that learners of all ages receive the support they need.

We are currently seeking School Psychologist/Behavior Support Specialist at KRESA West Campus in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The essential responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Conducts diagnostic evaluations to identify student’s needs, limitations, and potentials, observing student in classroom, at play, in the community, studying school records, consulting with parents and school personnel, and administering and interpreting diagnostic findings
• Convey special education assessment information to various stakeholders as an evaluation team representative in the ER (evaluation recommendation) process
• Attends and participates in IEP(Individualized Education Plan) meetings; works in collaboration with local districts to plan treatment programs
• Collaborates with colleagues to build capacity in staff in local districts, general education preschool settings and early childhood center based program
• Conducts functional behavior assessment as part of a comprehensive evaluation
• May design/collaborate on individual positive behavior support plan with input from parents and staff
• Consults with program staff on the implementation of a behavior plan within the context of an early childhood setting
• Ability to efficiently use computer and applicable software effectively present information in front of groups.
• Attitude of acceptance and esteem for students
• Ability to communicate effectively including listening
• Keeps team including administrator abreast of caseload status
• Presents information in a manner that maintains student’s attention, and which encourages their engagement
• Works in a team-oriented fashion
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret data
• Ability to write reports, correspondence and documentation
• Maintains confidentiality
• Ability to use information from data collection in decision making
• Knowledge/expertise assessing or developing treatment plans for young children with autism highly preferred

Qualified candidates will have required- approved Michigan School Psychologist certified by the Michigan Department of Education or fully licensed psychologist.

Preferred credentialing as certified behavioral analyst

This is an 11-month calendar position in job grade 17 with an annual rate of pay between $49,308.00 and $108,763.00.

KRESA employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit offering that includes health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits through Michigan’s Office of Retirement Services, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness and wellness incentives – all within a supportive and caring culture centered around our values of collaboration, innovation, compassion, integrity, and respect.

A Great Place to Live and Work

Kalamazoo was recently recognized as a great place to live in the 2024 50 Best Places to Live roundup by Money.com. Kalamazoo was noted for its abundant family-friendly activities and appreciation for artisan-crafted goods, as well as the Kalamazoo Promise, a scholarship for each Kalamazoo Public School resident graduate that provides up to 100% tuition for post-secondary education.

Notice of Non-discrimination: It is the policy of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency that no discriminating practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or sexual identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category be allowed during any program, activity, service or in employment. The following position at Kalamazoo RESA has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Executive Director of Human Resources. Contact information: 269-250-9200, 1819 E. Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,308.00 - $108,763.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Kalamazoo, MI 49006 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kalamazoo, MI 49006: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $49,308 - $108,763