School Psychologist
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Job Description
Eastpointe Community Schools
Job Title: School Psychologist
Schools: District
Does your passion for students academic and nonacademic needs drive your engagement with colleagues students parents and the community Can your talent raise the profile of a school by growing student scholars Can you develop a school culture of pride and high achievement Are your students passionate and proactive about learning and interacting with colleagues
because of you Do you address the needs of the whole child
Who we are: Eastpointe Community Schools is in the business of transforming lives. Our
partnership with the Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD) Michigan Department of
Education (MDE) and the University of Virginias Partners for Leaders in Education (UVAPLE) has created a unique opportunity for rapid district turnaround. Part of our continued growth and improvement involves increasing educational expectations developing a culture of support and nurturing all students to address academic behavioral and interpersonal needs.
What we offer: While all schools face challenges at Eastpointe we all roll up our sleeves and work together to get things done. Our district appreciates talents and skills that others may have missed and embraces disruptive leaders willing to challenge the status quo. As a Psychologist in our district you will work side by side with your Principal Classroom Teachers and other Support Staff who will help you move our students academic and social skills forward. You will find tremendous opportunities for professional learning in Eastpointe as continuous growth is an expectation for all employees. We pride ourselves on creating a culture of continuous improvement with educators who feel this work is a calling and where every interaction with students counts.
What we are looking for: If you are passionate about inspiring young learners guiding
students through acquiring selfesteem and strong social skills and growing strong relationships with families students and our community we are looking for you! If you understand the PLC Cycle are enthusiastic about professional learning and deliver value consistently we want you!
Job Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively with both general education teachers and special education teachers
Excellent communication and management skills
Ability to lead meetings involving difficult conversations
Knowledge of eligibility requirements for various disabilities
Knowledge of Michigan Standards and Benchmarks
Knowledge of County electronic IEP forms
Strong understanding of special education procedures
Understanding of special education rules and regulations related to compliance
Ability to plan specially designed instruction for students with disabilities
Familiar with special education assessments both scoring and administration
Other duties as assigned.
Job Description:
Actively participate in initial and reevaluations by collaborating with the other evaluation team members
Administer cognitive testing or developmental assessments for initial or re evaluations
Administer assessments to help determine needs in the areas of attention
adaptive skills behavioral support autism and similar areas
Chair initial evaluation meetings and some reevaluations (also done by
Teacher Consultants)
Maintain patterns of removal for students in assigned buildings
Chair Manifestation Determination Reviews
Act as a district representative when needed
Act as a finalizer for assigned staff members
Obtain initial consents for assigned buildings
Work with other MTSS members to identify when/if students should be
referred for special education
Communicate with other members of Student Support Services regarding
evaluations and services for SWD in assigned buildings
Actively participate on some Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive
Behavior Support Plan meetings
Provide professional development or chair Professional Learning Community
meetings
Other duties as assigned by building principal or Executive Director of Student
Support Services
Attend IEP meetings for out of district students when Executive Director
requests
Provide crisis intervention assistance to buildings
Participate in trauma referrals/services to students
Salary Data: per EFE Contract with negotiations currently in process to increase salary schedules for 202526 going forward.We would love to tell you more:
Employment Type
Full-Time
