School Psychologist

Strides Therapy and Educational Services

11d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and experienced in-person School Psychologist to join our team on a contract basis. As a School Psychologist, you will provide comprehensive psychological services to students, collaborate with educators and families, and contribute to fostering a healthy learning environment. You will work in a school setting, offering evaluation, consultation, intervention, and prevention services that support students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral well-being.

Requirements

• Must reside within 45 minutes of the school district
• Certification as a School Psychologist by Michigan Department of Education
• Experience in data collection, analysis and interpretation
• Experience with positive behavior support and with universal strategies on how to support students with behavioral concerns
• Experience in the administration and interpretation of a variety of assessments
• Knowledge of Special Education Law as outlined within the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE)
• Proven ability to develop modifications and accommodations for the general education curriculum
• Experience and training in administering and interpreting psychological evaluations within an educational setting
• Proven track record of the ability to develop and maintain positive, approachable and acceptable relationships with school staff, parents, building administrators and the community agencies
• Master's or Doctoral degree in School Psychology from a NASP-approved/accredited program
• Valid state license or state department of education certification (as needed) as a School Psychologist.
• Strong skills in psychological testing, counseling, and intervention techniques.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to cultural competence and diversity.
• Passion for working with children and adolescents in educational settings.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing needs

Nice To Haves

• Prefer experience working as a School Psychologist in a school setting.
• Prefer knowledge of state and federal special education laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and evaluations to determine students' cognitive, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Collaborate with educators, parents, and school staff to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
• Provide counseling and interventions to support students' emotional and mental health needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to address students' academic and behavioral challenges.
• Offer consultation and training to school personnel on strategies to improve learning environments and student outcomes.
• Promote positive mental health through prevention programs, crisis intervention, and school-wide initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Conducts extensive psychological evaluations of students
• Increase achievement by assessing barriers to learning and determining the best instructional strategies to improve learning
• Evaluate eligibility for special education services (within a multidisciplinary team)
• Support effective individualized instruction
• Collects data and provides systematic observations for students experiencing challenges in the school setting.
• Make referrals and participate in the coordination of community support services
• Member of school support teams
• Participates as a crisis team member and provides crisis intervention for students and staff in the advent a situation is warranted
• Stays current on new developments in the field of education
• All other duties assigned

Benefits

• Health Benefits on Day 1 (Medical, Dental, Vision) with 50% employer contribution
• 401k with match and immediate vesting, 100% match for the first 3% and 50% for 4 % and 5% (also a part time benefit)
• up to 40 hours PTO/sick time (also a part-time benefit)
• State Licensure Reimbursement
• National Certification Stipend
• group professional liability insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Dedicated Educational Services Manager (also a part-time benefit)
• Employee Assistance program (also a part-time benefit)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level