School Psychologist

School Psychologist Van Buren Intermediate School District

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- Lawrence, Michigan This job is also posted in Van Buren Intermediate School District Job Details

Job ID:

5691988

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 17, 2026 Job Description

Contract:

187 days, 7.25 hours per day

Reports To:

VBISD Program Principals & Director of Special Education Location of Work:

Special Services Building 701 South Paw Paw Street Lawrence, MI 49064

Location:

3 days at VBISD Special Education Program; 2 days in local

Summary:

The School Psychologist is a highly skilled team member who provides leadership around student-focused outcomes at the individual, classroom, grade, building and district levels through evaluation, consultation and collaboration within a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework. This job includes participation in problem-solving teams and requires knowledge of assessment, data collection and analysis; curriculum-based assessments and tiered systems of interventions.

Education:

Education Specialist Degree (Ed.

S.) in School Psychology from an accredited program Strong new graduates and out-of-state candidates may be considered.

Certification:

Valid Michigan School Psychologist Certificate or eligible for approval as a School Psychologist Out-of-state applicants must be eligible for Preliminary School Psychologist certificate or an emergency provisional certification.

Work Experience:

Previous experience as a school psychologist in a local Experince and understanding of center based programs

Preferred Job Skills:

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Experience in leading multidisciplinary evaluations Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, parents, teachers, other ancillary team members, para-professionals, mental health clinicians, etc. Experience with Functional Behavior Assessment and Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Ability to provide consultation related to best practices in classroom management and instruction Working knowledge of trauma-informed practices Working knowledge of Q-Global and Q-Interactive assessments and scoring preferred (training will be provided, if needed) Knowledge of state and federal special education laws

Essential Job Functions:

Assist school teams in the development and implementation of MTSS and trauma-informed practices Conduct psychological assessments of academic, social, emotional, and behavior domains Consult with parents, agencies, and school teams concerning the educational, social-emotional, or behavioral needs, as well as providing direction in child development, accessing community resources, and problem solving home or crisis situations. Assist with the collection and analysis of data for building or district decision-making Assist students in understanding their unique strengths and areas of difficulty Be a member of child study team Valid driver's license required.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package Generous professional development opportunities and stipend Financial support for renewal of certification and/or professional association memberships

Terms of Employment:

As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education. This posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISD's website at www.vbisd.org under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access, you may use a computer at VBISD by calling 269-539-5218. Position is open until filled. In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.

Position Type:

Regular Job Requirements