School Psychologist - Long Term Substitute
About The Position
This is a long-term substitute position for a School Psychologist. The role involves participating in the planning and implementation of special education assessments and re-assessments to determine student eligibility for special education services and ensuring compliance with state eligibility guidelines. The psychologist will consult with team members, direct student assessments, interpret findings, and write reports. They will also attend meetings with parents, educators, county personnel, and other stakeholders, and consult with regular and special education personnel regarding programming for students with disabilities. Additionally, the role includes participating in pre-referral activities, providing training and support for initiatives like Response to Intervention (RTI) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and developing and delivering training while staying current on relevant literature and research.
Requirements
- MDE School Psychologist Licensure required.
- Successful background check required.
- Experience working in K-12 Education as a School Psychologist.
- Assessments, problem solving, organized, team player, behavior analysis, academic, and behavior intervention skills, verbal and written language skills, interpersonal skills.
- Exemplifies the following Five Character Traits: compassion, respect, responsibility, self discipline and honesty.
Nice To Haves
- School Psychologist interns are welcome to apply.
- Prefer some experience working in multiple school sites.
Responsibilities
- Participates in planning and implementing special education assessments and re-assessments to determine student eligibility for special education services and ensures that students receiving services meet state eligibility guidelines.
- Provides consultation to team members, directs student assessments, interprets findings, and writes reports.
- Attends meetings involving parents, educators, county personnel, and other stakeholders.
- Consults with regular and special education personnel regarding programming for students with disabilities and ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines.
- Participates in pre-referral activities, including attending Student Assistance Team meetings, gathering and interpreting data, developing pre-referral interventions, and assisting with intervention implementation.
- Provides training and support for initiatives such as Response to Intervention (RTI), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and school-wide data collection.
- Develops and delivers training while staying current on relevant literature and research.
Benefits
- health, dental, and optical insurance
- supplemental insurance available
- long-term disability coverage
- district-paid life insurance policy
- retirement plan
- sick days
- vacation days
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
