Job Description

Deadline: July 1, 2025

District/Organization: Van Dyke Public Schools

Position/Type: Other, full time

Salary: Per Master Agreement

Position Details

School Psychologist

Date Posted: 4/7/2025 Available positions for 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years.

Location: Multiple positions throughout the district

Position Type: Full time and in person

Work Year: 180 days per PPVD contract

Salary & Benefits: Salary based on qualifications and experience per PPVD contract

Reports to: Building Principal and Director of Special Services

Job Summary:

The School Psychologist is an integral member of the school’s evaluation, mental health and behavior support team.

Qualifications:

Michigan Full or Temporary approval as a School Psychologist with the following requirements

• Specialist degree in School Psychology or its equivalent or in the final year of program.

• Completion of a minimum of 45 graduate semester hours in School Psychology or related areas in addition to internship.

• Valid Michigan School Psychologist certificate or a preliminary certificate according to MDE guidelines

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate in the development of team procedures (e.g. referral, monitoring tiers, developing observation and interview protocols, developing procedures for measuring response to interventions).

• Provide School Psychological services to any pupil as outlined in Special Education Rules and Regulations.

• Works with staff, students, parents, local educational agencies, and community to build a shared vision of learning for students with disabilities.

• Support program teams regarding Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) model implementation relative to intensifying interventions and programming for students with disabilities.

• Works with staff to develop meaningful Individualized Education Programs to support increased student growth and achievement for students with disabilities.

• Collaborate with staff in planning educational intervention, curriculum, behavior management, and teaching strategies, including support for PBIS.

• Provide psychological evaluation for pupils referred as candidates for special education programs and provide comprehensive and accurate reports to appropriate educational authority.

• Complete systematic direct observation of students as required.

• Administer tests, including intelligence, achievement, adaptive behavior, perceptual-motor, etc.

• Provide and interpret assessments and evaluations to determine eligibility for special education, and identify needs for programs and services.

• Collaborate with case managers and staff in the completion of the Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED).

• Develop functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans to facilitate successful learning and socialization opportunities.

• Identify and coordinate accommodations and modifications of school environments for a student to obtain access to general education curriculum and instruction.

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education or his/her designee

• Excellent comprehension of Michigan Special Education Rules and Regulations, Section 504 and IDEA

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Must have an understanding of behavioral characteristics associated with behavior disorders, autism, traumatic brain injuries, and other behavior issues.

• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of the students

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and community

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and oral form.

• Ability to operate a personal computer and the necessary software.

Qualified applicants should apply on-line by emailing a resume and letter of interest to:

Alicia Holifield, HR Specialist at holifield.alicia@vdps.net and

Dawn Bruley, Director of Special Services at bruley.dawn@vdps.net

E-mail: Holifield.alicia@vdps.net

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