School Psychologist

Linden Community Schools Job Description

Job Title: School Psychologist

Building: Multiple Buildings

Reports To: Building Principal and/or Assistant Principal(s) and/or Special Education Supervisor

FLSA Status: Exempt

Updated: Updated, May 2026

Job Purpose

Under the direction of the building Principal, the School Psychologist promotes and enhances the overall academic mission by providing services that strengthen home, school and community partnerships and address barriers to learning and achievement. The School Psychologist completes comprehensive diagnostic evaluations which will assist the IEP Team in making appropriate decisions regarding special education eligibility and/or placement. The School Psychologist continuously improves their practice through professional learning and collaboration with peers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher degree;
• State Certification which enables applicant to serve in the position;
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administration, students, and parents;
• Must have excellent organizational skills along with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check as defined by the State of Michigan;
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilties

• Administers comprehensive evaluations as directed by the state and federal laws and LCS.
• Consults with school personnel, parents and outside agencies concerning the assessment of students as prescribed by Michigan School Code and Public Law 94-142.
• Interprets results of evaluation to parents, teachers, school administrators, and other involved persons.
• Attends IEP Team meetings as a diagnostic staff member of children evaluated, as prescribed by state and federal regulations. This may include documentation forms on which eligibility is determined ahead of the placement meeting.
• Consults with other special education members concerning relevant information which may facilitate their diagnosis and treatment of students with disabilities, including in-service training.
• Serve as an active MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) Implementer to foster overall student achievement and growth.
• Serve as an active member of the Student Assistant Team to identify at-risk students and plan immediate, supportive educational pathways.
• Develop, deliver, and monitor targeted Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions specifically addressing social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Lead or participate as an active member of the school safety/crisis team to conduct student threat assessments and suicide risk evaluations; collaborate with school administration, law enforcement, and mental health partners to develop, implement, and monitor student safety and re-entry plans.
• Provide information to IEP team for students being evaluated, i.e., testing, strengths, needs, etc.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district, policy, and administrative regulations.
• Provide consultation and collaboration to students, their family members, and school staff.
• Supports Strategic Plan and School Improvement process.
• Focuses on student achievement and growth.
• Effectively and appropriately assesses and addresses the needs, characteristics and interactions of students, families, staff and community.
• Develops long- and short-term intervention plans consistent with curriculum, students’ needs, strengths, diversity and life experiences, and social and emotional factors.
• Provides services to students in ways that build upon individual strengths and offers students maximum opportunities to participate in the planning and direction of their own learning experience.
• Advocates and facilitates change that effectively responds to the needs of students, families and school systems using appropriate statutes, case law, policies and procedures.
• Promotes services to students and their families within the context of multicultural understanding and competence that enhances families’ support of students learning experiences.
• Consults on such issues as attendance, diversity, mental health, behavior management, delinquency, crisis intervention, homelessness, child abuse, neglect and the importance of confidentiality.
• Effectively plans, implements and evaluates programs that promote student and family success.
• Score and interpret results of all test measurements utilized for an evaluation to parent, teachers, administrators, and others.
• Provide a written report of all evaluations completed and file them with the Multidisciplinary team report.
• Provide consultation to other school personnel when needed.
• Interact with co-workers, administration, students, parents, and the community in positive, supportive and cooperative ways.
• Participates in professional development, maintains appropriate certification and qualifications and keeps current in changing pedagogy.
• Participate in organizational quality.
• Participates in district and school initiatives, adheres to building and district school improvement plans.
• Keep in confidence all personal, student or personnel records and information.
• Participates in district and school initiatives, adheres to building and district school improvement plans.
• Adheres to district and school rules and procedures.
• Conducts behavior to demonstrate collegiality and professionalism.
• Mandated Reporter for Child Abuse and Neglect.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Other duties as assigned as agreed by Administration.
  
  

Terms Of Employment

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and that, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. The contract, salary and other employment conditions will be mutually agreed upon by the Board of Education and the Linden Education Association.

The ADA defines “reasonable accommodation” as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job, and does not cause an undue hardship for the employer. Examples of reasonable accommodations may include: Additional modifying equipment or devices; modified work schedules; providing an interpreter; or making the work environment readily accessible to individuals with disabilities.

Functions Of Job Description

This job description has been prepared to define the general duties of the position, provide examples of work and to detail the required knowledge, skills and ability as well as the acceptable experience and

training for the position. The job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. This job description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the duties of employees under supervision. Linden Community Schools retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any portion of this job description in its sole judgment. This job description is not a contract for employment.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of records administration and maintenance techniques and procedures;
• Knowledge of productivity applications such as Microsoft Office (word processing, Google, email, etc. is required;
• Skills to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders, both orally and in writing;
• Skills necessary to integrate and utilize district technology on a daily basis to maintain proficiency, as required skill sets change with technology and or the needs of the district;
• Skills in the use of computer technology for research, data management, communications and other instruction in a networked environment utilizing the Internet and other electronic communication mechanisms;
• Ability to explain and demonstrate appropriate teaching techniques;
• Ability to set and meet goals evaluated through ongoing and annual Administrator feedback and achievement of objectives and agreed upon professional/personal goals;
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external contacts;
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

Positions regularly supervises students.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret written language.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of students or employees or organizations.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Demands

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand. Occasionally the employee will sit and run. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee will frequently squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, reach forward and repeat the same hand motion many times while performing the duties of this job. The employee occasionally will be required to lift and/or push up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually medium to loud. The employee is continuously required to interact with the public and other staff and work irregular or extended work hours.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Statement Of Nondiscrimination

It is the policy of the Linden Community Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.