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Grand Rapids Public Schools

Year 1 school psychology graduate students

Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance,

Certified School Psychologist in Michigan, Licensed Psychologist, BCBA

Special Education funds, General Education funds

The school psychologist practicum student will be responsible for integrating the following duties and knowledge, including equitable practices for the diverse student population, into the process of special education evaluations through the completion of REEDs and Eligibility Recommendations under the guidance and supervision of the school psychologist while engaging in legal, ethical, and professional practice.

Data-Based Decision Making
Systematically collect student data through observation, psychoeducational assessments, and record reviews.
Assist the school psychologist in the evaluation of student data within a multitiered system of supports to identify appropriate interventions while considering the context of ecological factors. These interventions may include MTSS interventions and special education services.

Consultation and Collaboration
Shadow the school psychologist to engage in varied models and strategies of consultation and collaboration with individuals, families, groups, and systems, including teachers, intervention staff, administration, students, and families

Academic Interventions and Instructional Supports
Apply the knowledge of human learning, cognitive, and developmental processes; etiological, cultural, and social influences on behavior; and evidence-based curricula and instructional strategies to engage in or consult on the following under the guidance of the MTSS coordinator, School Psychologist, and Tier One support personnel;
Participate in the implementation of academic interventions
Analyze intervention data
Implementation and progression of academic supports
Differentiation of instruction
Universal Design for Learning
CHAMPS

Mental and Behavioral Health Services and Interventions
Apply the knowledge of biological, cultural, developmental, and social influences on mental and behavioral health, behavioral and emotional impacts on learning, and evidence-based strategies to promote social-emotional functioning under the guidance of the General Education Social Worker and School Psychologist to engage in or consult on the following:
Participate in the implementation of social-emotional interventions
Participate in the Functional Behavior Assessments
Create and monitor the implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans
Analyze intervention data
Implementation and progression of behavioral supports

School-Wide Practices to Promote Learning
Apply the knowledge of systems structures, organization, general and special education programming, implementation science, and evidence-based school-wide practice to promote learning, positive behavior, and mental health under the guidance of the School Psychologist.
Consult on PBIS initiatives
Aid in the facilitation of Tier One Social Emotional Learning and Social Achievement lessons
Participate in building-level and district-level staff meetings

Services to Promote Safe and Supportive Schools
Apply the knowledge of principles and research related to social-emotional well-being, resilience, and risk factors to learning, mental and behavioral health, and services in schools and communities to engage in the following under the guidance of the School Psychologist:
Participate in the Crisis Incident Stress Management (CISM) team
Participate in the Behavior Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) team
Consult with staff using the NASP PrePARE model

Family, School, and Community Collaboration
Apply the knowledge of family systems, strengths, needs, cultures, and evidence-based strategies to support positive family influences and develop collaboration between families and schools through participation in the MTSS processes.

Other Miscellaneous Duties
Maintain confidentiality requirements.
Demonstrates responsible behaviors towards regular and reliable attendance, punctual arrival to work, work schedule, and appropriate use of time.
Reports illnesses and absences to the supervisor through established procedures.
Maintains a high level of integrity and honesty.
Maintains high standards of customer service and sustains exceptional customer relations with students, staff, parents, and the community.
Shows enthusiasm, patience, and understanding when interacting with students, staff, parents, and community.
Maintains positive and effective communication/relationships with students, staff, parents, and community.
Maintains accurate records.
Operates office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems including new office technologies and processes as they are established and implemented.
Uses computers for spreadsheets, word processing, database management, and other applications.
Adheres to established District procedures.
Recognizes and portrays a positive image in support of District goals, vision, and policies.
Recognizes, supports, and promotes a team effort among staff in the delivery of service.
Reflects the philosophy of the Superintendent regarding program operations and management.
Treat others in a respectful, compassionate, and fair manner.
Communicate issues to the appropriate person promptly.
Seeks out and attends approved professional development based on individual assessment of need.
Must remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout employment in the District.