Education and/or Experience: Meet competency requirements as set forth in R 380.204-380.205 of the Michigan Special Education Rules. Must have completed a graduate degree in an MDE-approved school psychology certification program (no less than 45 semester credit hours); and have completed a 600 clock-hour, supervised practicum in school psychology. May prefer candidates who have completed one year of successful experience as a school psychologist.
Certificates Licenses, Registrations: Must hold a valid State of Michigan Preliminary School Psychologist certificate, School Psychologist Renewal certificate, or full School Psychologist certificate through the Michigan Department of Education. (NOTE: Applicants who possess a valid out-of-state school psychologist certificate or license are eligible for a State of Michigan Preliminary School Psychologist certificate if the applicant completed a specialist-level degree or equivalent in school psychology with a 1200 clock-hour internship form an out-of-state Educator Preparation Institution and possesses a valid school psychologist credential recognized by the MDE.)
Other Skills and Abilities: Must fully understand and be able to successfully apply current state and federal special education rules and procedures. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to the practice of school psychology; ability to plan, implement, and monitor the effectiveness of evidence-based assessments and interventions at the individual, group, school and district levels. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents/guardians and community stakeholders. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and wellbeing of students.
