Special Educaiton School Psychologist

Oakland Schools•Highland, MI

46d•Hybrid

About The Position

Huron Valley Schools is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, and effective School Psychologist. This full-time school psychologist will serve as a district employee and will serve in multiple buildings. We are looking for a skilled individual who is a strong collaborator, comfortable leading conversations and meetings at the building level as it pertains to the role of a school psychologist.

Requirements

Must hold Master's degree in School Psychology
Certification in the State of Michigan as a School Psychologist
Experience and training in administering and interpreting psychological evaluation within and education setting is preferred
Knowledgeable and able to apply the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) in determining eligibility on Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MET).
Knowledgeable and able to apply the rules in finding students eligible under Section 504
Ability to build professional and collegial relations with staff and parents
Ability to develop genuine and positive relationships with students
Ability to facilitate student learning, growth and achievement
Ability to incorporate research-based best practices for instructional design and delivery
Ability to speak and write effectively.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Conducts extensive psychological evaluation and re-evaluations of referred students.
Leads Multi-Evaluation Teams in eligibility decisions following MARSE Rules.
Interprets psychological data to school personnel, other concerned professionals, parents and the student.
Experience with Positive Behavior management and universal strategies to support students with behavior concerns.
Participants in case conferences when referred students are involved, or as requested.
Collects data and provides systematic observations for students experiencing emotional, learning or attention problems in the classroom.
Works within a team to complete Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and supports the development of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
Participates in professional learning opportunities to keep abreast of new developments and best practices in the field to best support and plan for students.
Strong written communication skills-psychological reports required for all initial and re-determination of Individual Education Plans (IEP) and or Section 504's
Must be willing and able to travel from one building to the other during each school day
Collaborate with other special education teachers, general education teachers, ancillary staff members, and paraeducators to best support students in their LRE
To be engaged while attending building and department meetings
To be a learner of your content and other school related topics to benefit students
Other duties assigned by the special education director or the building principal