School Psychologist

Employee Job Description Job Title: School Psychologist Up to $12k 2026/27 Sign on Bonus Available! **** Job Summary: The School Psychologist supports students' academic, emotional, and social development by conducting assessments, providing counseling, and collaborating with educators and families to create effective learning environments. They help identify learning and behavioral needs, develop intervention strategies, and promote mental health and well-being in the school community. Essential Functions (May include, but not limited to): 1. Advocate for the rights of students with disabilities and their families, ensuring legal protections and equitable access to educational services are upheld. 2. Collaborate in the development and implementation of early identification and intervention procedures for students exhibiting academic, social, or emotional challenges. 3. Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, including evaluations of cognitive abilities, academic achievement, adaptive behavior, and social-emotional functioning, to help determine eligibility for special education services. 4. Serve as the Chairperson of the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings related to suspected cognitive impairments, ensuring informed, team-based decisions. 5. Actively participate in METs for suspected learning disabilities, emotional impairments, and other areas of need, contributing professional insight to support appropriate educational planning. 6. Prepare thorough and clear psychological reports that inform intervention strategies and eligibility determinations for special education services. 7. Engage in regular collaboration with other support staff and participate in professional development and in-service training to stay current with best practices and regulations. 8. Ensure the consistent implementation of special education policies and procedures across all assigned school buildings. 9. Communicate psychological findings in a clear and supportive manner to parents, teachers, and administrators, promoting shared understanding and effective educational planning. 10. Performs other duties as assigned. The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Other duties within the classification and the physical demands of the job may be assigned. Qualifications: Education: Valid Michigan School Psychologist Certification or Preliminary School Psychologist Certification required. Experience: Previous school psychology experience or other related agency exper