School Psychologist

Jackson County ISD•Jackson, MI

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About The Position

Provide direct and consultative school psychological services across Jackson County. Serve as a member of a large group of school psychologists including strong leadership within multidisciplinary teams, while receiving ongoing group and individual supervision. Provide consultations, evaluations and databased problem-solving services to inform special education eligibility decisions, and to provide effective instruction, programs and services for students. These services include but are not limited to providing leadership in the development, monitoring, implementation and modification of evidence-based academic and behavioral interventions, provision of special education, functional behavior assessments (FBA), positive behavior support intervention plans (PBSIP) and multi-tiered systems of support within school settings.

Requirements

Meet competency requirements as set forth in R 380.204-380.205 of the Michigan Special Education Rules.
Must have completed a graduate degree in an MDE-approved school psychology certification program (no less than 45 semester credit hours); and have completed a 600 clock-hour, supervised practicum in school psychology.
Must hold a valid State of Michigan Preliminary School Psychologist certificate, School Psychologist Renewal certificate, or full School Psychologist certificate through the Michigan Department of Education.
(NOTE: Applicants who possess a valid out-of-state school psychologist certificate or license are eligible for a State of Michigan Preliminary School Psychologist certificate if the applicant completed a specialist-level degree or equivalent in school psychology with a 1200 clock-hour internship form an out-of-state Educator Preparation Institution and possesses a valid school psychologist credential recognized by the MDE.)

Nice To Haves

May prefer candidates who have completed one year of successful experience as a school psychologist.

Responsibilities

Completion of Reviews of Existing Evaluation Data and Evaluation Plans (REEDs) and obtain informed written consent from parents/guardians for special education evaluations including FBAs.
Conduct systematic behavior observations and provide written, graphic and oral summaries of data with interpretation of findings useful for team decision-making.
Accurately administer valid and reliable standardized psychological and educational measures including but not limited to tests of academic achievement, cognitive-intellectual development, adaptive behavior, social, emotional and behavioral functioning including behavior rating scales.
Accurately score various psychological and educational measures and tests administered, and provide written, graphic and verbal summaries of data compiled with interpretation of findings useful for team decision-making.
Provide legally compliant recommendations based on evaluation data to help teams determine eligibility for special education, determine appropriate programming and complete all legally mandated procedures including eligibility recommendation forms along with other team members.
Effectively consult and contribute to problem-solving processes with students, teachers, teacher assistants, administrators, parents/guardians, and other allied itinerant staff members and offer evidence-based recommendations.
Effectively consult with community agency providers including physicians and behavioral health service providers, and obtain input for eligibility, intervention and programming decisions when needed.
Effectively participate and provide leadership during meetings including but not limited to Child Study, Teacher Support, Parent/Guardian Consultation and Support, Evaluation Teams, Individualized Educational Planning Teams, Data Reviews, Positive Behavior Support Teams, Group Supervision, All-Itinerant and Multi-tiered Systems of Support.
Perform all responsibilities in a manner consistent with professional and ethical standards published by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) (e.g. Michigan Code of Educational Ethics).
Regular and predictable attendance is required for this position.
Drive a personal vehicle between worksites, with mileage reimbursed.