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 Galesburg Augusta Administration.

SALARY: Commensurate with Experience

Reports to: Galesburg Augusta Special Education Supervisor

Position will remain posted until filled

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION - Galesburg Augusta Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer.