What are the responsibilities and job description for the School-Based Psychologist position at Strides Therapy & Educational Services?
Job Title: School-Based Psychologist
Company: Strides Therapy & Educational Services
About Us
Join a dynamic, women-owned and operated and therapist-run company dedicated to providing exceptional support services to schools and students. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, empowering professionals, and positively impacting the communities we serve. Our team is passionate about helping students succeed both academically and emotionally, and we are looking for a School Psychologist who shares that vision.
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and experienced in-person School Psychologist to join our team on a contract basis. As a School Psychologist, you will provide comprehensive psychological services to students, collaborate with educators and families, and contribute to fostering a healthy learning environment. You will work in a school setting, offering evaluation, consultation, intervention, and prevention services that support students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral well-being.
If you're a motivated School-Based Psychologist looking to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!
Click here to view our SCHOOLS ONBOARDING ROAD MAP
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Company: Strides Therapy & Educational Services
About Us
Join a dynamic, women-owned and operated and therapist-run company dedicated to providing exceptional support services to schools and students. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, empowering professionals, and positively impacting the communities we serve. Our team is passionate about helping students succeed both academically and emotionally, and we are looking for a School Psychologist who shares that vision.
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and experienced in-person School Psychologist to join our team on a contract basis. As a School Psychologist, you will provide comprehensive psychological services to students, collaborate with educators and families, and contribute to fostering a healthy learning environment. You will work in a school setting, offering evaluation, consultation, intervention, and prevention services that support students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral well-being.
- Responsibilities: conduct psychological assessments and evaluations to determine students' cognitive, emotional, and behavioral needs.
- Collaborate with educators, parents, and school staff to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
- Provide counseling and interventions to support students' emotional and mental health needs.
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams to address students' academic and behavioral challenges.
- Offer consultation and training to school personnel on strategies to improve learning environments and student outcomes.
- Promote positive mental health through prevention programs, crisis intervention, and school-wide initiatives.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Additional Details: Begins In person only
- Must reside within 45 minutes of the school district
- Certification as a School Psychologist by the Michigan Department of Education
- Experience in data collection, analysis, and interpretation
- Experience with positive behavior support and with universal strategies on how to support students with behavioral concerns
- Experience in the administration and interpretation of a variety of assessments
- Knowledge of Special Education Law as outlined within the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE)
- Proven ability to develop modifications and accommodations for the general education curriculum
- Experience and training in administering and interpreting psychological evaluations within an educational setting
- Proven track record of the ability to develop and maintain positive, approachable and acceptable relationships with school staff, parents, building administrators and the community agencies
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities not limited to:
- Conducts extensive psychological evaluations of students
- Increase achievement by assessing barriers to learning and determining the best instructional strategies to improve learning
- Evaluate eligibility for special education services (within a multidisciplinary team)
- Support effective individualized instruction
- Collects data and provides systematic observations for students experiencing challenges in the school setting.
- Make referrals and participate in the coordination of community support services
- Member of school support teams
- Participates as a crisis team member and provides crisis intervention for students and staff in the event that a situation is warranted
- Stays current on new developments in the field of education
- All other duties assigned
- Master's or Doctoral degree in School Psychology from a NASP-approved/accredited program
- Valid state license or state department of education certification (as needed) as a School Psychologist. (if applicable)
- Educator Certificate (if applicable)
- Prefer experience working as a School Psychologist in a school setting.
- Prefer knowledge of state and federal special education laws and regulations.
- Strong skills in psychological testing, counseling, and intervention techniques.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
- Commitment to cultural competence and diversity.
- Passion for working with children and adolescents in educational settings.
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing needs
- Health Benefits on Day 1 (Medical, Dental, Vision) with 50% employer contribution
- 401k with match and immediate vesting, 100% match for the first 3% and 50% for 4 %, and 5% (also a part-time benefit)
- Up to 40 hours PTO/sick time (also a part-time benefit)
- State Licensure Reimbursement
- National Certification Stipend
- Group professional liability insurance (also a part-time benefit)
- Dedicated Educational Services Manager (also a part-time benefit)
- Employee Assistance program (also a part-time benefit)
- EAP short-term disability (also a part-time benefit)
- Cancer insurance (also a part-time benefit)
- Pet insurance (also a part-time benefit)
- Life insurance (also a part-time benefit)
- Catastrophe medical (also a part-time benefit)
If you're a motivated School-Based Psychologist looking to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!
Click here to view our SCHOOLS ONBOARDING ROAD MAP
Job Posted by ApplicantPro