Description
The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) is a critical part of Michigan’s education system serving the Greater Kalamazoo region and provides specialized services to schools and communities and optimizes resources by centralizing innovative programs and services. We partner with school districts and the broader community to offer essential programs including early childhood education, special education, career learning, and educator development, ensuring that learners of all ages receive the support they need.
We are currently seeking a School Psychologist at WoodsEdge Learning Center in Portage, Michigan. The essential responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
Align services with KRESA Core Values (Collaboration, Innovation, Compassion, Respect, and Integrity) and Culture & Belonging principles to engage and serve all students
Conducts diagnostic evaluations to identify student’s needs, limitations, and potentials, observing student in classroom, at play, in the community, studying school records, consulting with parents and school personnel, and administering and interpreting diagnostic findings
Attends and participates in IEP meetings, plans treatment programs
Counsels students individually and in groups to assist students to achieve personal, social, and emotional adjustment
Carries out research to aid in introduction of programs in schools to meet current psychological, educational, and sociological needs of children
At times the employee may be involved in physical restraint of a student as a last resort intervention to keep others safe
Advises teachers and other school personnel on methods to enhance school and classroom atmosphere to provide a motivating educational environment
Refers individuals to community agencies to secure medical, vocational, or social services for child or family
Serves as consultant to school board, superintendent, administrative committees, and parent teacher groups in matters involving psychological services within educational system or school
Regular and consistent attendance
Other duties as assigned
Qualified candidates will have a Master’s degree in psychology, and an approved Michigan School Psychologist certified by the Michigan Department of Education. Additionally, an understanding of the neurodevelopment of children.
Other skills and abilities include:
Embraces and supports KRESA philosophies related to our core values (Collaboration, Innovation, Compassion, Respect, and Integrity), Culture & Belonging, and Continuous Improvement
Embraces and supports KRESA’s vision of a transformative, equitable and innovative education for all in the Greater Kalamazoo region
Ability to interact effectively with individuals from a wide range of identities and lived experiences
Ability to discuss differences with colleagues and clients in a manner that supports building positive working relationships
Effectively present information in front of groups and engage in audience
Ability to communicate effectively including listening
Keep administrator abreast of activity
Works in a team-oriented fashion
Ability to efficiently use computer and applicable software
Ability to problem solve
Ability to read, analyze and interpret data
Ability to write reports, correspondence
Maintains confidentiality
Displays willingness to support and make decisions with sound judgment in timely manner
Adapts to frequent changes in the work environment
Uses equipment and materials properly
Practices safe work habits
This is an 11-month calendar position in job grade 17 with an annual rate of pay between $59,140 and $116,506.
KRESA employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit offering that includes health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits through Michigan’s Office of Retirement Services, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness and wellness incentives – all within a supportive and caring culture centered around our values of collaboration, innovation, compassion, integrity, and respect.
A Great Place to Live and Work
Kalamazoo was recently recognized as a great place to live in the 2024 50 Best Places to Live roundup by Money.com. Kalamazoo was noted for its abundant family-friendly activities and appreciation for artisan-crafted goods, as well as the Kalamazoo Promise, a scholarship for each Kalamazoo Public School resident graduate that provides up to 100% tuition for post-secondary education.
Notice of Non-discrimination: It is the policy of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency that no discriminating practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or sexual identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category be allowed during any program, activity, service or in employment. The following position at Kalamazoo RESA has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. Contact information: 269-250-9200, 1819 E. Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
