Job Title: School-Based Psychologist Company: Strides Therapy & Educational Services About Us: Join a dynamic, women-owned and operated and therapist-run company dedicated to providing exceptional support services to schools and students. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, empowering professionals, and positively impacting the communities we serve. Our team is passionate about helping students succeed both academically and emotionally, and we are looking for a School Psychologist who shares that vision. Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and experienced in-person School Psychologist to join our team on a contract basis. As a School Psychologist, you will provide comprehensive psychological services to students, collaborate with educators and families, and contribute to fostering a healthy learning environment. You will work in a school setting, offering evaluation, consultation, intervention, and prevention services that support students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral well-being. • Responsibilities: conduct psychological assessments and evaluations to determine students' cognitive, emotional, and behavioral needs. • Collaborate with educators, parents, and school staff to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs). • Provide counseling and interventions to support students' emotional and mental health needs. • Participate in multidisciplinary teams to address students' academic and behavioral challenges. • Offer consultation and training to school personnel on strategies to improve learning environments and student outcomes. • Promote positive mental health through prevention programs, crisis intervention, and school-wide initiatives. • Maintain accurate and confidential records in compliance with state and federal regulations. • • Additional Details: Begins In person only • Must reside within 45 minutes of the school district • Certification as a School Psychologist by the Michigan Department of Education • Experience in data collection, analysis, and interpretation • Experience with positive behavior support and with universal strategies on how to support students with behavioral concerns • Experience in the administration and interpretation of a variety of assessments • Knowledge of Special Education Law as outlined within the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) • Proven ability to develop modifications and accommodations for the general education curriculum • Experience and training in administering and interpreting psychological evaluations within an educational setting • Proven track record of the ability to develop and maintain positive, approachable and acceptable relationships with school staff, parents, building administrators and the community agencies • Essential Duties and Responsibilities not limited to: • • Conducts extensive psychological evaluations of students • Increase achievement by assessing barriers to learning and determining the best instructional strategies to improve learning • Evaluate eligibility for special education services (within a multidisciplinary team) • Support effective individualized instruction • Collects data and provides systematic observations for students experiencing challenges in the school setting. • Make referrals and participate in the coordination of community support services • Member of school support teams • Participates as a crisis team member and provides crisis intervention for students and staff in the event that a situation is warranted • Stays current on new developments in the field of education • All other duties assigned Qualifications: • Master's or Doctoral degree in School Psychology from a NASP-approved/accredited program • Valid state license or state department of education certification (as needed) as a School Psychologist. (if applicable) • Educator Certificate (if applicable) • Prefer experience working as a School Psychologist in a school setting. • Prefer knowledge of state and federal special education laws and regulations. • Strong skills in psychological testing, counseling, and intervention techniques. • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities. • Commitment to cultural competence and diversity. • Passion for working with children and adolescents in educational settings. • Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing needs Full-time Benefits Include: • Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) with employer contribution towards monthly premium for qualifying plans • 401k with match and immediate vesting, 100% match for the first 3% and 50% for 4 %, and 5% (also a part-time benefit) • Up to 40 hours PTO/sick time (also a part-time benefit) • State Licensure Reimbursement • National Certification Stipend • Group professional liability insurance (also a part-time benefit) • Dedicated Educational Services Manager (also a part-time benefit) • Cancer insurance (also a part-time benefit) • Pet insurance (also a part-time benefit) • Life insurance (also a part-time benefit) • Catastrophe medical (also a part-time benefit) Please contact Dana Morgan for more information and additional details. Email: [email protected] / Phone: 443-247-5517 If you're a motivated School-Based Psychologist looking to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!