School Psychologist
School Psychologist
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Job Description
Reports To: Building Administrator
Qualifications:
- Full approval as a State of Michigan School Psychologist preferred temporary approval considered.
- Valid State of Michigan license.
- Knowledge of federal and state special education laws and other legal aspects of the role of the school psychologist.
- A commitment to improving learning for all students.
- Demonstrated positive interpersonal relationships.
- Must have a knowledge of the organization and administration of local county and state agencies and their services for pupils.
- The ability to consult counsel and collaborate with pupils parents school personnel and appropriate outside personnel regarding mental health behavior and educational concerns utilizing psychology principles.
- An understanding of the rationale of testing measurement and skills in the administration of tests including those which measure intelligence achievement adaptive behavior perceptualmotor skills and behavior.
- Understanding of personality development and the assessment of human behavior.
- Demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships with all stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Description:
- Screen and evaluate referred children including selecting appropriate instruments administering tests observations and writing reports which state the evaluation findings and provide for educational program recommendations.
- Consult with parents teachers and other appropriate staff regarding the childs program and any adaptations / materials needed to facilitate improved performance in the educational setting or at home.
- Participate in planning and implementing prevention programs to address the academic social and affective needs of students.
- Design appropriate researchbased academic and behavioral interventions for students with disabilities.
- Establish and monitor the necessary caseloads procedures and resources to manage School Psychologist services to students/staff and work cooperatively to accomplish the goals of the school.
- Implement appropriate and alternative ways to monitor and assess the effectiveness of interventions and individual student progress toward goals.
Applicants must apply online at 12/hire/. Please scan and upload applicable letters of introduction resume transcripts credentials letters of recommendation and certificates to your online application. Any questions may be directed via phone at 586.797.1130.
NONDISCRIMINATION It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race color religion nation origin or ancestry age sex marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against excluded from participation in denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educational agency.
Employment Type
Full-Time
