Regional School Psychologist

National Heritage Academies•Mount Clemens, MI

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About The Position

National Heritage Academies is seeking a dedicated School Psychologist for a local traveling role supporting Prevail Academy (12 hours per week), Walton Charter Academy (12 hours per week), and Reach Academy (8 hours per week), for a total of 32 hours per week. The position calls for a flexible, adaptable approach to the changing needs of students and schools. Regional assignments may allow flexibility in schedule and school placement, with preferences considered alongside school needs. The School Psychologist evaluates students’ cognitive, academic, social-emotional, and behavioral functioning; conducts psychological and psycho-educational evaluations; supports interventions and instructional planning; and collaborates with students, families, and school staff. The role also includes counseling, participation in IEP and Section 504 processes, crisis-related assessment and support, staff training, recordkeeping, and contributions to school-wide wellness and climate initiatives. National Heritage Academies partners with communities to build and operate public charter schools. Founded in 1995, the organization serves more than 100 schools in nine states and more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Its stated mission is to help eliminate the achievement gap and prepare students for success in college, career, and life.

Requirements

Hold valid licensure for the state in which the employee works.
Hold a Michigan School Psychologist certificate or Preliminary School Psychologist certificate issued by the Michigan Department of Education.

Responsibilities

Administer and interpret standardized assessments of cognitive, academic, social-emotional, and behavioral functioning.
Guide and support staff in administering achievement tests as needed.
Conduct comprehensive psychological and psycho-educational evaluations to inform eligibility determinations and intervention planning.
Develop and implement evidence-based interventions and instructional supports that build students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional skills.
Assist in developing, writing, and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), collaborating with school staff on meaningful and achievable goals.
Provide direct counseling to students and consult with families, offering guidance and connecting them with additional resources when necessary.
Participate in IEP and Section 504 processes, sharing input on assessment results, intervention strategies, and student progress.
Support systematic interventions through data collection, progress monitoring, and intervention planning.
Conduct risk assessments for students experiencing emotional or behavioral crises and collaborate with school teams on appropriate interventions and supports.
Provide school staff training and professional development on topics such as behavior management, trauma-informed practices, and mental health awareness.
Support school-wide initiatives that promote a positive school climate.
Maintain accurate student caseload records and inform the Administrator over Special Education of changes.
Maintain a detailed schedule and service logs, and track student progress toward intervention goals.
Handle confidential matters and materials professionally.
Pursue ongoing professional development to stay informed about current school psychology practices and research.
Participate in initiatives such as crisis response planning and student wellness programs.
Attend parent-teacher and IAT meetings as needed to discuss student progress and support plans.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the building principal.