School Psychologist (Shared Role)
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Now Hiring: School Psychologist (Shared Role)
Part-Time (Approximately 32 hours)
Bradford Academy Southfield MI 48033
Four Corners Montessori Academy Madison Heights MI 48071
Macomb Montessori Academy Warren MI 48089
A successful candidate for this position has:
- An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels.
- A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students.
- A love for building relationships and being on a collaborative team.
- The willingness to be a humble change agent.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
As the School Psychologist your core responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
- Assess students for potential psychological concerns and make eligibility recommendations following the MARSE Rules and ISD/RESA guidelines if applicable.
- Develop special education plans based on data.
- Networking with teachers and families to create Section 504 plans and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that help ensure success for students who have disabilities.
- Counseling students and parents while pointing them toward further resources when needed.
- Collaborating with the special education team to design and implement intervention strategies and programs.
- Administering therapy to children with developmental learning or behavioral delays.
- Analyzing and treating school children using psychoanalytic and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques.
- Maintaining strict confidentiality regarding student health and academic records.
- Knowledge of and skills in best practice instruction specific to various disabilities.
- Knowledge of child development and school systems.
- Skills in managing and promoting positive student behavior.
- Skills and abilities in organization time management and record keeping.
- Ability to read a variety of correspondences medical records educational records test results directives requests etc.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other professionals in a team setting.
- Ability to interact positively and effectively with parents students staff and administrators.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to use the special education system to write IEPs and document in the system.
- Lead eligibility meetings.
- Bill Medicaid and complete Random Moments in Time.
Job Goal: To provide specialized psychological therapy services to eligible school students of the academy evaluating students with learning developmental emotional or behavioral issues in addition to offering counseling and helping teachers and families create individualized education plans.
Essential Skills and Competencies: While we will consider a broad range of backgrounds the ideal candidate would have the following qualifications/experience:
Minimum Requirements:
- Masters Degree.
- Valid Michigan school psychology license.
- Demonstrated competence in all areas of focus including child and school psychology.
- Case reporting and writing skills.
- Ability to coordinate with students parents and staff individually and in groups.
- Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.
- Exemplary work habits verified by previous employers.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Desired Requirements:
- Knowledge of and ability to follow and implement the IEP process.
- Knowledge of and skills working with At-Risk students.
Please contact with any questions.
Work Location:
Bradford: 24218 Garner St Southfield MI 48033
FCMA: 1075 E Gardenia Ave Madison Heights MI 48071
MMA: 14057 E 9 Mile Rd Warren MI 48089
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Choice Schools offers a full comprehensive benefits plan including health care a competitive 401(K) plan professional development and much more. View our benefits options here - for Choice Schools Associates
Four Corners Montessori Academy Bradford Academy and Macomb Montessori Academy are part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendents office Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas including instruction professional development curriculum human resources finance compliance communications and enrollment.
Choice Schools Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Choice Schools Associates does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender sexual orientation national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Employment Type
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