School Psychologist

Job DetailsJob Location: U Prep Academy District - DETROIT, MI 48202Summary:

The School Psychologist serves as a primary source for the assessment of cognitive abilities, achievement, social and emotional functioning, personality and developmental status for students. An essential role of the school psychologist is to synthesize information and translate it for adults who are responsible for promoting healthy growth and development and academic support to children within the school setting. The school psychologist collaborates with all stakeholders involved in the development of the students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Employee’s primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Know effective instructional processes

Understand classroom and school environments

Understand the organization and operation of schools and agencies

Adhere to the rules and regulations of IDEA, MARSE and the OCR

Follow the special education eligibility guidance provided by the local ISD (Wayne RESA) 

Apply principles of learning to the development of competence both within and outside school

Consult with educators and other professionals regarding cognitive, affective, social and behavioral performance

Assess developmental needs and develop educational environments that meet those diverse needs

Coordinate educational, psychological and behavioral health services by working at the interface of these systems

Assist families who request diagnostic evaluations of learning disabilities and social problems and assistance with academic and behavioral problems 

Collaborate with teachers, parents and other adults to enhance their ability to provide healthy relationships and environments that promote learning and development

Develop relationships with organizations and agencies to promote contexts that are conducive to learning and development

Awareness of chronic or acute situations of childhood and adolescence that influence learning or mental health, such as personal or school crises or mental disorders first noticed in infancy, childhood or adolescence

Understand adverse social conditions that threaten healthy development in school and community, such as community and school violence, juvenile delinquency, teenage pregnancy and substance abuse

Understand problems of instructional and learning environments that affect the functioning of the school age population

Provide assessment of cognitive abilities, achievement, social and emotional functioning, personality and developmental status that is reliable and valid

Make use of interviews, observations and performance assessments to understand learning and behavior problems

Provide diagnostic assessments to support eligibility for and delivery of services within statutorily regulated contexts that integrate diagnostic information from other professionals to support recommendations for educational modifications and community services

Recommend prevention programs to assist students who have mild or transitory problems that interfere with school performance, such as poor peer relationships, learning or behavior problems in the classroom, and adjustment to adoption, death or divorce

Assist with crisis intervention services that support children following natural disasters, violence, abuse, death or suicide by a student

Consult  with teachers, parents, administrators school staff concerning children's behavior and academic and social problems

Assist with professional development programs for teachers

Assist with the analysis of academic achievement using standardized tests, performance assessments, and other appropriate methods

Perform other duties as assigned.

 
QualificationsEducation/Experience:

Masters’ degree in the field of school psychology

Valid Michigan Certification in Psychology