School Psychologist
Hamtramck Public Schools
School Psychologist
QUALIFICATIONS:
§ Valid Michigan School Psychologist Certificate
§ Specialist Degree in School Psychology required; Doctoral Degree preferred.
§ Knowledge of Special Education rules and regulations
§ Experience and training in administering and interpreting psychological evaluations within an educational setting
§ Demonstrated ability to successfully deal with diverse students, parents and staff
§ Knowledge of Response to Intervention Model/Multi-Tiered System of Support
RESPONSIBILITIES:
§ Ability to independently and accurately implement the requirements of the IDEA and Michigan’s Special Education Rules
§ Adhere to the ethical standards and codes of the profession
§ Outstanding evaluation/diagnostic skills particularly in the areas of specific learning disability, emotional impairment, autism spectrum disorder, cognitive impairment, early childhood developmental delay, traumatic brain injury and severe multiple impairment
§ Utilize best practices when consulting/assessing English Language Learners
§ Experience with a variety of intelligence and achievement assessments
§ Conduct extensive psychological evaluations and re-evaluations of referred students
§ The capacity to effectively communicate psychological findings to professionals, parents and students in a meaningful manner
§ Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
§ Attend child studies and collaborate with staff for the completion of Review of Existing Evaluation Data for initial and/or three year evaluations
§ Excellent time-management and organizational skills
§ Ability to work effectively on a team with a variety of other staff members from various disciplines, as well as parents
§ Implement and stay current with new developments in the field of school psychology
§ Provide professional learning for staff and parents, as needed
§ Collaborate with all disciplines
§ Perform other duties as assigned
OTHER:
This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.
Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant.
SALARY: Per the HFT Teacher Contract
NOTE: This is a non-tenured position.