Substitute School Psychologist (Approximately 8 weeks)

Position:
Substitute School Psychologist (Approximately 8 weeks)

Location:
Assigned School(s)

Qualifications:

• Certification as a School Psychologist by 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

Major Responsibilities (Not limited but may include):

• 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 advent a situation is warranted
• Stays current on new developments in the field of education
• All other duties assigned

Reports To:
Building Principal(s) and Executive Director of Student Support Services

Starting Date:
December 1, 2025


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