Job Description
School Psychologist, In Person RCM Health Care is hiring School Psychologists in the Oxford, MI areas and seeking to employ culturally responsive educators who will be able to support and sustain equity-focused instruction for all learners. These educators create high achieving learning environments. They identify and systematically apply differentiated instruction and assessment that improves achievement for all learners from all racial groups. IN PERSON services only. Preference given to full time candidates. Part time candidates are also urged to apply.
DESCRIPTION: The school psychologist is available for the evaluation of all students, but especially evaluates those who are referred as potential candidates for special education programs and related services, or those who are suspected for being disabled under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The school psychologist administers tests which may include intelligence, achievement, personality, and perceptual-motor tests, as well as specialized instruments developed to help diagnose certain particular disability conditions such as autism, Attention Deficit Disorder, etc. The school psychologist interprets psychological and other diagnostic data to professionals, parents, students, and others. In addition, the school psychologist is involved in planning and developing educational intervention plans, curriculum, management and teaching strategies for students. The school psychologist consults with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and other school staff, as well as outside hospitals, agencies, and others working with and on behalf of students. The school psychologist provides counseling for students.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Possess State of Michigan Department of Education School Psychologist certificate (full or preliminary).
- Possess a Masters Degree in psychology or its equivalent.
- Completed not less than 500 clock hours supervised internship with school-age persons under the supervision of an approved school psychology training institution.
- Meet the competency requirement set forth in R340.11546 of the Revised Administrative Rules for Special Education, State of Michigan.
- Possess excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on professional teams.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Serve as a member of Child Study Team, Child Screening Committees, and similar groups to screen and assess students experiencing school-rated problems and to improve existing school programs and procedures in meeting the educational needs of students.
- Provide consultation and direct counseling services to students, parents, and staff regarding problems and situations which may be interfering with a student's ability to make the best use of his/her educational experience.
- Serve as a liaison between the school, home, and community in building and maintaining positive relationships.
- Participate with school staff in altering situations adversely affecting personal, social-emotional, and academic development of students.
- Administer appropriate tests and assessment batteries, conduct interviews and observations, and consider information from all pertinent sources in conducting comprehensive evaluations of students who have been referred as having suspected disabilities under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
- Conduct other student evaluations as directed.
- Write comprehensive reports that communicate psychological findings to parents, students, professionals and others in a clear and meaningful manner.
- Interpret psychological and other diagnostic data to professionals, parents, students, and others.
- Develop and help to implement behavior management plans.
- Record and submit all data relevant to the School-Based Medicaid Reimbursement Program.
- Serve as a member of evaluation teams, Individual Planning and Placement Committee meetings (IEPC's), Manifestation IEPC meetings, and pre-expulsion committees, as directed.
Schedule: - 2025/2026 school year - follow school calendar
Benefits: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability insurance
- 401K Flex Spending
- Referral Bonus Program
- Weekly Direct Deposit
Compensation: - Up to $60/hour - based on experience
About Us: RCM Health Care Services’ mission is to provide opportunities for qualified candidates across medical professions. We deliver timely results and have built a reputation of trust with our clients and candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing staffing solutions to many of the finest healthcare institutions across the nation and careers for thousands of candidates. As professional career opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and follow through to help our clients and candidates to reach their career and life goals.
We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well.
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