School Psychologist - Special Education at Grosse Pointe… · Grosse…

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The School Psychologist is directly responsible for the psychological assessment of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral domains utilizing problem-solving and standardized evaluations. The School Psychologist monitors the completion of case study evaluations and participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) conferences and problem-solving meetings designing systems, programs and services that maximize students' social, emotional, and educational success. In collaboration with staff, families, students, and communities the school psychologist promotes effective educational environments.

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fully licensed to serve as a school psychologist.
• Knowledge of special education rules and regulations.
• Experience in working with students who manifest a wide range of abilities.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to implement and instruct established Grosse Pointe Curriculum.
• Includes culturally diverse themes in lessons and instruction, including historical or other information as to cultures having significant impact on the world, nation or community.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.
• Experience working with students with special needs in an educational setting.
• Collects data and provides systematic observations for students experiencing emotional, learning or attention problems in the classroom.
• Conducts extensive student psychological evaluations and reevaluations.
• Interprets psychological data to Multi-Disciplinary Teams, Individual Education Planning Teams, teachers, professionals, and parents.
• Provides interventions and makes recommendations to assist high risk students in the classroom.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to independently and accurately implement the requirements of the IDEA and Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE).
• Ability to work effectively on a team with a variety of other staff members from various disciplines, as well as parents.
• Outstanding evaluation/diagnostic skills particularly in the area of learning disabled, emotional impairments, autism spectrum disorders and cognitive impairments.
• Strength in behavioral assessments and intervention planning.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, sitting, standing, and climbing stairs.
• Prolonged periods sitting and working on the computer to complete necessary paperwork.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Compensation: Salary is based on the GPEA CBA, which may or may not recognize previous professional teaching experience. GPEA members are also eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, along with membership in the Michigan Public Schools Employee Retirement System http://www.michigan.gov/ors.

Application Procedure:

• Members of Grosse Pointe Education Association/MEA-NEA should email a letter of intent and updated resume to - Rici Shovein, Exec. Director of Student Services (shoveir@gpschools.org).
• External Applicants: Please select apply to initiate the application process. Please electronically attach the following materials:
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Credentials File (or 3 letters recommendation)
  • Copy of teaching certificate
  • Copy of your transcripts

Selection Procedure: Applications will be accepted until vacancy is filled. The successful candidate must meet State standard for a clear criminal history and provide mandated fingerprint clearance.