School Pychologist or Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Qualifications

• Master’s (MA or MS) or Educational Specialist (EdS) degree in school psychology or Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• Completed 45 graduate hours in school psychology or equivalent
• Certified or eligible for certification as a Full or Preliminary School Psychologist by the Michigan Department of Education and/or fully certified or eligible for certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) through Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB)
• Mets competency requirements as set forth in the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE)

Requirements

• Electronic fingerprint clearance from a criminal history record check

Responsibilities

• Conducts extensive psychological evaluations of referred students using multiple valid and reliable assessment methods and tools
• Completes evaluations and assessments within state defined timelines
• Participates in case conferences and team meetings when referred students are involved, or as requested
• Provides building and staff consultation in regard to learning and behavioral difficulties
• Effectively explains and interprets eligibilities to all stakeholders
• Makes recommendations in regard to current levels of functioning and academic performance
• Provides individual or small group counseling sessions for at-risk students as needed
• Participation in building-wide PBIS and MTSS processes
• Lead or attend problem solving meetings for individual or groups of students in accordance with building intervention framework
• Completes, maintains and submits state and district required special education paperwork
• Other duties as assigned, to assist students in the school setting

Certification & Licensure

• Currently certified or eligible for certification as a Full or Preliminary School Psychologist by the Michigan Department of Education
• And/or eligible for full certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) through Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB)

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to effectively communicate evaluation findings to all stakeholders
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom one is assigned
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community
• Ability and willingness to collaborate and / or consult with mental health professionals
• Understand therapeutic techniques and evaluation of said skills

Physical Demands

• Sit, walk and stand
• Close vision
• Physically able to complete training for and use de-escalation and physical management strategies through Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or equivalent

Work Environment

• Frequently required to interact with the public and other staff
• Directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students

Compensation

According to the negotiated Master Agreement with the Mt. Pleasant Education Association.

Application

https://www.applitrack.com/gcaps/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=19008&posFirstChoice=Career-Technical%20Education%20Instructional&posSpecialty=Linda Boyd lboyd@mp.edzone.net DATE OF POSTING: January 6, 2026 DEADLINE DATE: Until Filled MT. PLEASANT PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AND DISTRICT POLICY REQUIRES DRUG TESTING FOR ALL POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the State of Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, Section 102(1), the Mt. Pleasant Public School District does not discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristics in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.