What are the responsibilities and job description for the Eastern Service Area Special Education School Psychologist position at Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools?
Title: Special Education School Psychologist (1.0 FTE)
Position Summary:
The School Psychologist’s primary role is as a diagnostician on the special
education evaluation team. Additionally, this individual works with schools
at all levels within district to provide input for interventions, both
school-wide as well as student specific. Participation with functional
behavior assessments and behavior planning is also included in this role.
Qualifications:
- Able to meet the requirements for School Psychologist as defined by the Michigan Department of Education.
- Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled workday with reliable job attendance.
- Knowledge of and proficiency with administration of a variety of current criterion referenced and curriculum-based assessments and scales used to evaluate students.
- Ability to practice in accordance with the National Association of School Psychologist’s Principles for Professional Ethics, and Professional Conduct Manual.
- Desired Characteristics:
- Ability to work with various personality types and staff members with varying levels of knowledge relating to specific interventions.
- Ability to prioritize through planning and organizing to ensure strict compliance deadlines while maintaining the ability to be flexible based on individual student and situational needs.
- Demonstrate independent work habits while maintaining consistent communication with school staff and Supervisors.
- Student-focused mindset with goals to increase student achievement.
- Knowledge of positive behavior supports, FBAs and BIPs.
- Knowledge of Multi-Tier Systems of Support.
- Duties:
- Provide School Psychological services to any pupil as outlined in Special Education Rules and Regulations.
- Collaborate with staff in planning educational intervention, curriculum, behavior management, and teaching strategies.
- Provide psychological evaluation for pupils referred as candidates for special education programs and provide comprehensive and accurate reports to appropriate educational authority.
- Complete systematic direct observation of students as required.
- Administer tests, including intelligence, achievement, adaptive behavior, perceptual-motor, etc.
- Interpret and analyze psychological data for professionals, parents, students, and other appropriate stakeholders.
- Provide own transportation between assigned buildings and transport psychological assessment materials to required locations.
- Collaborate in program planning and evaluation services for student-focused decision-making purposes.
- Other duties as assigned by Eastern Service Area Director.
Salary: Range based on experience
Reports to: Eastern Service Area Director
APPLICATION:
- Qualified candidates must complete the online application at: www.g-aschools.org
- This notice is posted January 6, 2026 and shall remain posted until filled.
Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer.