Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive initial evaluations, assessments, and re-evaluations for all special needs populations.
• Supports schools in all phases of the RtI process, including data analysis and problem-solving for the purposes of making decisions regarding individual student and program needs.
• Works as a collaborative member of multidisciplinary evaluation teams in all phases of programming.
• Interprets evaluative and diagnostic data to professionals, parents, and other concerned parties.
• Chairs or participates in the IEP process as it pertains to individual student needs.
• Participates in case conferences and /or pre-referral meetings as requested.
• Serves as a resource person for other school personnel concerning students’ special needs.
• Makes specific recommendations on ways to assist students referred for evaluation, keeping in mind evidence-based instructional practices.
• Is familiar with functional behavioral assessment and the development of individual behavior plans.
• Drives a personal vehicle between work sites.
• Attendance is an essential part of employment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• ED.S. Degree in School Psychology 
• Full or temporary approval in the State of Michigan as a school psychologist preferred. Accepting students who need to complete their intern year. (Salary for interns at the beginning professional scale)
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in related field
• Must be familiar with current special education eligibility guidelines.

Employment Date, Salary and Work Year

Anticipated start date will be determined upon hire.  Salary is determined as per the master contract. Workdays will be 185 days per the master contract.  This position will be open until filled if a suitable candidate is not identified. EOE

You can review the professional staff contract by going to www.hillsdale-isd.org click on Transparency Reporting at the top/right of the page, and select Section 3.  

Visit www.hillsdale-isd.org click on employment opportunities to apply online- All required documentation must be submitted prior to the deadline to be considered for the position.

Hillsdale County Intermediate School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.