Requisition Number 18-2741
Title (MGLVA) School Psychologist - 2018/19
City State wide State MI

Description
School Psychologist INSPIRE THE FUTURE
K12 is a dynamic company on a mission to provide the most compelling, comprehensive, and effective K-12 education available. Our employees are a critical part of an organization that is providing powerful, new options for the way children can be educated. They have a passion for education and a drive to make a difference. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest level of integrity. We have the same high expectations for our employees as we do for the students who are in our programs. These are just a few of the values that make K12 a great place to work.

Passionate School Psychologist are needed at the K12 partner school, (MGLVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

(MGLVA) is a rapidly-growing organization that offers our teachers and staff members the excitement of exploring an emerging concept in education. Daily, our talented teachers and staff experience the impact they make on the lives of children. Join us, and be inspired by the potential of our students.

The School Psychologist helps students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally by collaborating with educators, administrators, families, and other mental health professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students and strengthen connections between home and school. The position provides psychological evaluation services including, but not limited to, assessments, reports, providing related educational recommendations, consultation, therapy, and any other applicable educational services for students of the school.
AS A/An School Psychologist, YOU WILL..

• Ensures that student progress is evaluated on a regular, systematic basis and that findings are used in making decisions to improve program effectiveness as it relates to specific student needs
• Conducts extensive psychological examinations of referred students
• Addresses student achievement deficiencies by focusing resources and efforts to promote satisfactory classroom performance
• Provides consultative services to school personnel and parents
• Functions as a liaison between the school and family in the student assessment and interpretation of test results
• Addresses the needs of at-risk students
• Assists in monitoring the instructional process to ensure that program activities are aligned with desired outcomes
• Analyzes outcomes and evaluate instructional support programs to recommend appropriate changes in purposes, designs, materials and implementation
• Encourages the development and piloting of innovative programs
• Participates in case conferences when referred students are involved
• Interprets diagnoses to school personnel, other concerned professional, parents and students
• Makes recommendations on ways to assist a student referred for examination
• Identifies and recognizes individuals and programs, which achieve excellence
• Implements policies/regulations established by federal and State law
• Assumes responsibility for timely completing, maintaining and filing all reports, records and other documents
• Makes independent objective decisions without procrastination based on adequate information
• Conveys and instills high expectations for each student based on fundamental philosophy that all students can learn
• Participates in analyzing current State of effectiveness to identify potential areas of improvement

Get to know (MGLVA)!

• (MGLVA)
• Behind the scenes
• A Day in the life

Are you driven by excellence to deliver instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students' individual needs? If selected, you will participate in a comprehensive new teacher training program for three weeks before the start of school. It is an opportunity to meet colleagues and learn the responsibilities required for delivering curriculum in an online environment. During this training you will also learn how to monitor student progress through K12's learning management system, and to be a partner actively working with students and parents to advance each child's learning.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications

• • Master's Degree in Psychology AND
• Live in Michigan AND
• • Previous experience as a school psychologist OR
• • Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certifications and licenses: Current State certification/licensure in school psychology.

(Other/Preferred/Desired) Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving abilities
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency.
• High degree of reliability
• Ability to travel throughout the State of Michigan 50% of the time to administer assessments, and outside of the State for professional development
• Ability to pass required background check

WHO ARE WE?

• About us
• K12 Produces Results
• Kudos and Honors
• thinkTANK12

K12 is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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