Are you passionate about shaping young minds and fostering a love for learning? Detroit Community Schools is seeking a dynamic and dedicated School Psychologist to join our team for the 2024-2025 school year. At DCS, we believe that Education is Power. We are committed to providing all students with the tools and skills necessary to thrive no matter where life takes them. If you possess the required experience, we want to hear from you!
JOB SUMMARY:
Provide consultation to teachers and families, psychological counseling, student assessment, crisis intervention, and other direct services to children with learning, behavioral, and emotional problems, and their families. Provide preventive services to improve the climate for learning. Work with classroom teachers to develop a behavior management plan for an individual student or for an entire class.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Applies data-driven decision-making to facilitate effective educational planning for struggling learners
- Effectively communicates and relates positively with students, parents, staff, and other members of the community
- Participates in Child Study/Student Assistance Team meetings
- Collaborates with problem-solving teams to identify/develop research-based intervention plans to address academic and/or behavioral needs, including means to progress monitor and interpret data to determine effectiveness
- Assists in the development and implementation of Functional Behavior Assessments and Positive Behavior Support Plans.
- Attends and actively participates in meetings as a diagnostic staff member for children suspected and determined eligible for special education, such as Child Study/Student Assistance Team meetings, IEP team meetings, etc.
- Cooperates with a multidisciplinary team to plan and conduct comprehensive evaluations of students identified as potentially eligible for special education based on Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
- Completes comprehensive evaluations as required by State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations, and per local (ISD) guidance, including Pattern of Strengths and Weaknesses.
- Effectively communicates results of evaluations to parents, teachers, school administrators, and other involved persons.
- Maintains professional competence in the field which may include engagement in professional organizations, participation in workshops and conferences, reading professional journals and other related publications, as well as other professional development activities.
- Follows district and building policies and procedures.
- Completes other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Master’s degree in School Psychology
- A minimum of two (2) or more years of experience as a school psychologist is preferred
- State of Michigan School Psychologist Certificate, or State of Michigan Preliminary School Psychologist Certificate
- Experience working with and providing counseling services to students with behavior and cognitive deficits.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Satisfactory criminal background check.
Our Benefits and Incentives
Medical, dental, vision and life insurances
Supplemental insurances and FSA
401k, PTO and paid holidays and bereavement
Training and professional development
Growth opportunities
Job security
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- School psychology: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- MI License in Psychology (Preferred)
Work Location: In person