School Psychologist

Grand Rapids Public Schools • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The School Psychologist is responsible for provided psycho-education evaluations of scholars suspected of being disabled and provide interpretations of evaluations to appropriate persons through IEPC meetings. The School Psychologist also provides consultation to school personnel in the areas of learning and the impact on a scholar when there is a disabling condition present.

Requirements

• Hold a Preliminary School Psychologist Certificate (R380.204 & 380.205).
• A knowledge of the organization and administration of local and state agencies and their services for pupils.
• A strong understanding of the principles behind testing, measurement, and evaluation
• Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job.

Nice To Haves

• Hold a Michigan School Psychologist Certificate (R380.206).

Responsibilities

• Provided psycho-education evaluations of scholars suspected of being disabled and provide interpretations of evaluations to appropriate persons through IEPC meetings.
• Provides consultation to school personnel in the areas of learning and the impact on a scholar when there is a disabling condition present.
• Skills in the administration and interpretation of tests, which shall include intelligence, achievement, personality, and perceptual motor tests.
• Skills in integrating data obtained from tests and from other sources of information through both written and oral communication.
• Skills in psychological report writing.
• The ability to interview, consult, and counsel school personnel, parents, students, and others
• The ability to plan and implement classroom management procedures related to student behavior
• Proficiency in planning and developing teaching and curriculum strategies for students
• The acquisition and mastery of a comprehensive understanding of the psychology of learning and learning impairments in students
• A comprehensive understanding of personality development and the assessment of human behavior
• The ability to effectively communicate psychological findings to professionals, parents, students, and others in a meaningful way
• Proven ability to effectively engage with a diverse group of scholars, parents, and staff within a large urban school district
• Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Compensation is determined by a structured salary schedule. The starting salary is based on the candidate’s degree level and verified years of licensed or certificated experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees