- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form to multiple audiences.
- Knowledge of the requirements of state and federal mandates which directly relate to the evaluation and identification of a student with a disability.
- Strong analytical skills are required to correctly analyze, interpret and report quantitative and qualitative data.
- Demonstrated understanding of the logic and application of an MTSS/RtI model and the continuum of behavior and academic supports at all levels (universal/targeted/intensive).
- Expertise in assessment including curriculum based assessment measurement and diagnostic practices.
- Ability to collect, analyze and use data and research within a strategic planning and continuous improvement process and/or intervention planning.
- Approval by the Michigan Department of Education as a School Psychologist.
- Master's Degree in Educational Psychology and/or School Psychology.
- 750-hour internship in School Psychology.
- Knowledge and skills commonly used in psychological evaluation and consultation including the understanding and ability to determine the eligibility of Specific Learning Disability using a Response to Intervention approach.