QUALIFICATIONS

A person employed as a school psychologist in a Michigan school is required to hold a valid Michigan School Psychologist Certificate or a Preliminary School Psychologist Certificate.

Skills & Expectations

• Knowledge of special education rules and regulations  

• Experience working with students with disabilities in an educational setting

• Experience working with children ages 0-3 preferred

• Conduct observations, review data, analyze data, and establish documents for reporting

• Support the social, emotional, and educational environment for all students

• Conduct extensive psychological evaluations and re-evaluations for students suspected of, or having, a disability according to MARSE

• Interpret psychological data with Multi-Disciplinary teams, Individual Education Planning teams, teachers, professionals, and parents

• Display outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written

• Independently and accurately implement the requirements of the IDEA & Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education

• Effectively work on a team, facilitate and lead meetings 

• Display outstanding evaluation/diagnostic skills particularly in the area of learning, as it relates to 13 eligibility areas

Working Conditions

• Grosse Pointe’s Early On program provides evaluations and services to children ages 0-3 in Grosse Pointe, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park. 

• Early On is a year round program. This position follows a year round calendar.

• Service for students and their families are provided in their natural environment- home and community settings.

• Competitive salary and benefits in accordance with Grosse Pointe Education Association.
  
  
  Application Procedure - External Applicants: 

• Click on the "apply" button to initiate the application process.  Please electronically attach or send the following materials:
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Credentials File (or 3 letters of recommendation)
• Copy of your teaching certificate
• Copy of your transcripts

• ADDRESSED TO:  
  Lillie Loder, Director of Student Services 
  Grosse Pointe Public School System
  20090 Morningside drive 
  Grosse Pointe, MI  48230
   
  
  Selection Procedure
  
  Successful candidate must meet the State standard for a clear criminal history record and provide fingerprint clearance
   
  Applications will be accepted until the successful candidate is identified.