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Form of workPosition Type:
Specialized Services/School Psychologist
Date Posted:
10/11/2023
Location:
Plymouth-Canton Educational Park
Closing Date:
Until filledPOSITION:SchoolPsychologist - 1.0 FTE (Two positions available)
LOCATION P-CEP
Plymouth-Canton is seeking to employ culturally responsive educators who will be able to support and sustain equity-focused instruction for all learners. These educators create high achieving learning environments. They identify and systematically apply differentiated instruction and assessment that improves achievement for all learners from all racial groups.
DESCRIPTION:
The School Psychologist is available for the evaluation of all students, but especially evaluates those who are referred as potential candidates for special education programs and related services, or those who are suspected for being disabled under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The School Psychologist administers tests which may include intelligence, achievement, personality, and perceptual-motor tests, as well as specialized instruments developed to help diagnose certain particular disability conditions such as autism, Attention Deficit Disorder, etc. The School Psychologist interprets psychological and other diagnostic data to professionals, parents, students, and others. In addition, the School Psychologist is involved in planning and developing educational intervention plans, curriculum, management and teaching strategies for students. The School Psychologist consults with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and other school staff, as well as outside hospitals, agencies, and others working with and on behalf of students. The School Psychologist provides counseling for students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Possess State of Michigan Department of Education School Psychologist certificate (full or preliminary).
2. Possess a Masters Degree in psychology or its equivalent.
3. Completed not less than 500 clock hours supervised internship with school-age persons under the supervision of an approved school psychology training institution.
4. Meet the competency requirement set forth in R340.11546 of the Revised Administrative Rules for Special Education, State of Michigan.
5. Possess excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on professional teams.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Serve as a member of Child Study Team, Child Screening Committees, and similar groups to screen and assess students experiencing school-rated problems and to improve existing school programs and procedures in meeting the educational needs of students.
2. Provide consultation and direct counseling services to students, parents, and staff regarding problems and situations which may be interfering with a student's ability to make the best use of his/her educational experience.
3. Serve as a liaison between the school, home, and community in building and maintaining positive relationships.
4. Participate with school staff in altering situations adversely affecting personal, social-emotional, and academic development of students.
5. Administer appropriate tests and assessment batteries, conduct interviews and observations, and consider information from all pertinent sources in conducting comprehensive evaluations of students who have been referred as having suspected disabilities under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
6. Conduct other student evaluations as directed.
7. Write comprehensive reports that communicate psychological findings to parents, students, professionals and others in a clear and meaningful manner.
8. Interpret psychological and other diagnostic data to professionals, parents, students, and others.
9. Develop and help to implement behavior management plans.
10. Record and submit all data relevant to the School-Based Medicaid Reimbursement Program.
11. Serve as a member of evaluation teams, Individual Planning and Placement Committee meetings (IEPC's), Manifestation IEPC meetings, and pre-expulsion committees, as directed.
12. Other duties as assigned.
EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of certified personnel.
BEGINNING DATE: As soon as possible
SALARY: PCEA Salary Schedule
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
INTERNAL APPLICANTS - Apply online using the Internal Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
OTHER:
Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Open until filled
Specialized Services/School Psychologist
Date Posted:
10/11/2023
Location:
Plymouth-Canton Educational Park
Closing Date:
Until filledPOSITION:SchoolPsychologist - 1.0 FTE (Two positions available)
LOCATION P-CEP
Plymouth-Canton is seeking to employ culturally responsive educators who will be able to support and sustain equity-focused instruction for all learners. These educators create high achieving learning environments. They identify and systematically apply differentiated instruction and assessment that improves achievement for all learners from all racial groups.
DESCRIPTION:
The School Psychologist is available for the evaluation of all students, but especially evaluates those who are referred as potential candidates for special education programs and related services, or those who are suspected for being disabled under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The School Psychologist administers tests which may include intelligence, achievement, personality, and perceptual-motor tests, as well as specialized instruments developed to help diagnose certain particular disability conditions such as autism, Attention Deficit Disorder, etc. The School Psychologist interprets psychological and other diagnostic data to professionals, parents, students, and others. In addition, the School Psychologist is involved in planning and developing educational intervention plans, curriculum, management and teaching strategies for students. The School Psychologist consults with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and other school staff, as well as outside hospitals, agencies, and others working with and on behalf of students. The School Psychologist provides counseling for students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Possess State of Michigan Department of Education School Psychologist certificate (full or preliminary).
2. Possess a Masters Degree in psychology or its equivalent.
3. Completed not less than 500 clock hours supervised internship with school-age persons under the supervision of an approved school psychology training institution.
4. Meet the competency requirement set forth in R340.11546 of the Revised Administrative Rules for Special Education, State of Michigan.
5. Possess excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on professional teams.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Serve as a member of Child Study Team, Child Screening Committees, and similar groups to screen and assess students experiencing school-rated problems and to improve existing school programs and procedures in meeting the educational needs of students.
2. Provide consultation and direct counseling services to students, parents, and staff regarding problems and situations which may be interfering with a student's ability to make the best use of his/her educational experience.
3. Serve as a liaison between the school, home, and community in building and maintaining positive relationships.
4. Participate with school staff in altering situations adversely affecting personal, social-emotional, and academic development of students.
5. Administer appropriate tests and assessment batteries, conduct interviews and observations, and consider information from all pertinent sources in conducting comprehensive evaluations of students who have been referred as having suspected disabilities under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
6. Conduct other student evaluations as directed.
7. Write comprehensive reports that communicate psychological findings to parents, students, professionals and others in a clear and meaningful manner.
8. Interpret psychological and other diagnostic data to professionals, parents, students, and others.
9. Develop and help to implement behavior management plans.
10. Record and submit all data relevant to the School-Based Medicaid Reimbursement Program.
11. Serve as a member of evaluation teams, Individual Planning and Placement Committee meetings (IEPC's), Manifestation IEPC meetings, and pre-expulsion committees, as directed.
12. Other duties as assigned.
EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of certified personnel.
BEGINNING DATE: As soon as possible
SALARY: PCEA Salary Schedule
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
INTERNAL APPLICANTS - Apply online using the Internal Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:
- Letter of interest
- Updated resume
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying.
- Cover Letter - Address letter to Shonta Langford, Chief Human Resource Officer
- Resume
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying.
- Two current letters of recommendation
- Copies of official transcripts for all degrees earned
- Copy of valid School Psychologist certificate
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
OTHER:
Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Open until filled
