<p>Position Type:</p> <p>Student Support Services/Psychologist</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>3/4/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Woodhaven-Brownstown School District</p> <p>District:</p> <p>&nbsp Woodhaven-Brownstown School District&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>July 16, 2025</p> <p>JOB TITLE: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST</p> <p>JOB SUMMARY: The special education school psychologist will provide assessment and consultation to special education students (birth through high school) and their families. The individual must demonstrate excellent communication skills as well as possess extensive diagnostic experience with children throughout the age range.</p> <p>MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>MA or MS with approval from the State of Michigan as a school psychologist. </li><li>Previous school psychologist experience preferred. </li><li>Valid Michigan driver's license. </li><li>Reliable transportation. </li><li>Experience and competency in the administration and interpretation of tests of intelligence, achievement, personality, and perceptual-motor skills for students ages birth through 26. </li><li>Experience and knowledge of the academic and personality development of special education students ages birth through 26. </li><li>Experience in the design and implementation of behavior management plans for home and school settings. </li><li>Ability to communicate psychological findings in oral and written form to parents and staff in a sensitive, clear, and meaningful manner. </li><li>Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with staff and parents in home and school settings. </li><li>Knowledge of community resources and referral procedures appropriate for families of special education and early on students. </li><li>Ability to prioritize tasks, allocate time, and maintain schedule flexibility. </li><li>Knowledge of the workings of a school environment and special education including an understanding of the requirements of IDEIA and Special Education Eligibility Rules from the State of Michigan. </li><li>Ability to work cooperatively in student support team meetings, team evaluations, IEPs and IFSPs. </li><li>Experience in the IEPT process as it relates to children birth to 26. </li><li>Ability to complete and maintain required records, forms, and reports in a professional and timely manner. </li><li>Ability to be flexible, to work independently, and to contribute as a member of a team. </li></ul> <p>MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (May include but not be limited to):</p> <ul> <li>Evaluate children for eligibility for special education services using a variety of appropriate testing instruments. </li><li>Consult with instructional and administrative staff as well as parents to communicate test results, program recommendations, and recommended teaching strategies. </li><li>Serve as a liaison to buildings and districts to communicate referral status. </li><li>Facilitate and/or consult with student support teams as requested. </li><li>Work as a member of a diagnostic team; communicate regularly with team members to plan for students. </li><li>Schedule REEDS, METS, and IEPs in a timely manner; chair IEPs including preparation of paperwork. </li><li>Communicate and coordinate services with special education staff and local agencies. </li><li>Provide parent and staff trainings on a variety of topics. </li><li>Assist in conducting threat assessments and developing safety plans for students. </li><li>Assist in conducting functional behavior assessments and developing behavior intervention plans for students. </li><li>Support the district's SEL initiatives. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by the special education director or supervisor. </li></ul> <p>Attachment(s):</p> <ul> <li>School Psychologist - 2025-2026 SY - 07-16-2025.pdf </li></ul>