School Psychologist

About the role

The School Psychologist position is available in various locations within the Detroit Public Schools Community District. The salary range is $55,000 - $94,000*, with a $15,000 retention/recruitment certification bonus for the 2026-2027 school year.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current federal and state special education laws and local guidelines.
• Identify at-risk students and develop research-based academic and behavioral interventions in the least restrictive environment.
• Administer full psychological/academic/social-emotional evaluations for students aged birth to 26 years.
• Demonstrate general knowledge of disability areas in special education with specific knowledge in cognitive impairment, early childhood developmental delay, specific learning disability, other health impaired/ADHD, and traumatic brain disorder.
• Collaborate with staff and implement District Initiatives.
• Coordinate and/or participate in the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team/Individual Educational Planning Team Meeting process.
• Complete psych-educational assessments to assist in the determination of special education eligibility.
• Understand and develop Individual Education Plans, Multidisciplinary Team Reports, and Evaluation Review Reports.
• Provide crisis prevention, intervention, brief and situational psychotherapy.
• Provide professional development to schools in order to update them on special education laws and best practice strategies to improve student achievement.
• Provide crisis prevention, intervention, brief and situational psychotherapy.
• Communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and interpersonally.
• Consult professionally with students, parents, and staff.
• Have working knowledge of basic technological skills and proficiency in software related to Special Education and Psychological Services.
• Attend meetings and professional development activities as required.
• Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned by the Principal (or Designee).

Requirements

• Possess a master’s or specialist degree from an accredited school psychology-training program.
• Valid Permanent State of Michigan School Psychologist Certification or provisional State of Michigan School Psychologist Certification.
• Current certification as a School Psychologist.
• Limited Licensed or Fully Licensed Psychologist preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years post master’s degree experience working with school-aged children and families.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current federal and state special education laws and local guidelines.
• Ability to identify at-risk students and develop interventions.
• Ability to administer psychological/academic/social-emotional evaluations.
• Knowledge of disability areas in special education.
• Collaboration and implementation of District Initiatives.
• Experience with Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team/Individual Educational Planning Team Meetings.
• Ability to complete psych-educational assessments for special education eligibility.
• Understanding of Individual Education Plans, Multidisciplinary Team Reports, and Evaluation Review Reports.
• Provisional School Psychologist must obtain a permanent State of Michigan School Psychologist Certification within 16 months of employment.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in basic technological skills and software related to Special Education and Psychological Services.
• Attendance at meetings and professional development activities.

Skills

• Knowledge of current federal and state special education laws and local guidelines.
• Ability to identify at-risk students and develop interventions.
• Ability to administer psychological/academic/social-emotional evaluations.
• Knowledge of disability areas in special education.
• Collaboration and implementation of District Initiatives.
• Experience with Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team/Individual Educational Planning Team Meetings.
• Ability to complete psych-educational assessments for special education eligibility.
• Understanding of Individual Education Plans, Multidisciplinary Team Reports, and Evaluation Review Reports.
• Provisional School Psychologist must obtain a permanent State of Michigan School Psychologist Certification within 16 months of employment.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in basic technological skills and software related to Special Education and Psychological Services.
• Attendance at meetings and professional development activities.

Benefits

• Bargaining Unit: Detroit Federation of Teachers (DFT)

Pay

• $55,000 - $94,000*

Schedule

• 10-months