FRUITPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

NOTICE OF INTENT TO EMPLOY

POSITION: School Psychology Apprentice/Intern (Year 3)

LOCATION: Fruitport Community Schools

SALARY: Master’s Degree Step 1 with benefits (Fruitport Education Association Contract)

*This position may be funded through grant funds including 31n grant dollars.

The School Psychologist Apprentice/Intern (SPA) is in their third year of their graduate school psychologist program, and they are a skilled staﬀ member who performs the duties of a school psychologist with supervision from the highly skilled/trained staff at Fruitport. Minimum commitment is one academic year.

Job Description and Essential Job Functions:

Regular, reliable and punctual attendance and on-campus work is required.
Actively participate in building/district Child Study Team meetings
Utilize research based models, theories, assessments, and processes to support students with an array of disabilities through the MTSS process.
Administer and report results of various standardized assessments.
Actively participate in pre-referral activities and interventions utilizing research based intervention strategies.
Collaborating and assist in developing of Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP)
Perform systematic observations of students for the purpose of special education evaluations and FBA/PBSP.
Organize, upload, and file protocols (physically or electronically) and other evaluation documents for the School Psychologist.
Complete all required paperwork relating to Invitations, REED’s, MET’s, Eligibility Recommendations and more as it pertains to their specific role and responsibilities.
Coordinate and schedule parent and team meetings.
Ability to work effectively with grade level/department/interdisciplinary teams, etc.
Utilize best practices and tools to assist in determining eligibility recommendations for students who are being evaluated for services.
Communicating, consulting, and collaborating with all stakeholders (parents, students, teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, outside agencies, and itinerant staff) to develop plans that support student learning and success.
Perform updates on Family/Developmental histories for student reevaluations
Assist School Psychologists in the compilation of the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) report by adding in observations, parent/teacher input, tables and graphs, and other data as prescribed by the School Psychologist into the report.
Participate in local and county communities of practice to enhance professional connection and practice.
Must follow all state and district curricula and assessment requirements.
Develop Plans of Care when necessary for student support
Follow and implement all Board of Education policies, procedures, administrative guidelines and district processes/regulations.
Perform duties as assigned by the supervising school psychologist, special education supervisor or special education director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Meet Eligibility for Preliminary School Psychologist Certificate through Michigan Department of Education
Pass a criminal background check.

Candidates may apply by submitting a letter of interest and resume to Jamie Venema, Special Education Supervisor via email at jvenema@fruitportschools.net or by clicking on the Employment link under the Departments tab of the Fruitport website www.fruitportschools.net

DATE OF POSTING: January 17, 2025

DATE POSTING ENDS: Until Filled

Fruitport Community Schools | 3255 East Pontaluna Rd. | Fruitport, MI 49415 | 231-865-4001

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School Psychology Intern (Year 3)