School Psychologist

General Summary:  

The school psychologist collaborates with school-based leadership teams regarding multi-tiered systems of support.  This includes participation in problem-solving teams and requires knowledge of data collection and analysis, curriculum-based assessments, and tiered systems of interventions.  The school psychologist assists in creating positive student outcomes through initial special education evaluations, re-evaluations, and 504 evaluations in order to best meet student needs

Qualifications:

Michigan Full approval as a School Psychologist with the following requirements:

• Specialist degree in School Psychology or its equivalent.
• Completion of a minimum of 45 graduate semester hours in School Psychology or related areas in addition to internship.
• Completion of a minimum of 600-clock hour supervised internship with school age persons under an approved School Psychologist training institution.
• Completion of one (1) year of successful experience as a school psychologist with direction from a fully approved School Psychologist.
• Met competency requirements of R 380.206 of Michigan Compiled Laws.
• Valid Michigan School Psychologist certificate or a preliminary certificate according to MDE guidelines.

Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborate in the development of team procedures (e.g. referral, monitoring tiers, developing observation and interview protocols, developing procedures for measuring response to interventions).
• Provide School Psychological services to any pupil as outlined in Special Education Rules and Regulations.
• Works with staff, students, parents, local educational agencies, and community to build a shared vision of learning for students with disabilities.
• Support program teams regarding Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) model implementation relative to intensifying interventions and programming for students with disabilities.
• Works with staff to develop meaningful Individualized Education Programs to support increased student growth and achievement for students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with staff in planning educational intervention, curriculum, behavior management, and teaching strategies, including support for PBIS.
• 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.
• Provide and interpret assessments and evaluations to determine eligibility for special education, and identify needs for programs and services.
• Collaborate with case managers and staff in the completion of the Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED).
• Develop functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans to facilitate successful learning and socialization opportunities.
• Identify and coordinate accommodations and modifications of school environments for a student to obtain access to general education curriculum and instruction.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education or his/her designee
• Excellent comprehension of Michigan Special Education Rules and Regulations, Section 504 and IDEA.

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Must have a strong foundation in applied behavior analysis.
• Must have an understanding of behavioral characteristics associated with behavior disorders, autism, traumatic brain injuries, and other behavior issues.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written or oral form.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and related software.

Terms of Employment:

• In accordance with the master agreement between the Northview School Board of Education and NVEA.
• Follows the Northview Public Schools academic calendar.

Evaluation:

• Completed annually by the Director of Special Education