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Overview Pearson Full Time Virtual School Psychologist - MI Accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. Working from home, the School Psychologist will support students’ learning, social development, and mental and behavioral health using problem solving, assessment and data-based decision-making. The primary responsibility of this role is to conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations for students. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in assessment and diagnostics, with a focus on identifying students' educational, emotional, social and behavioral needs. The School Psychologist will collaborate and consult with educators, families, and other professionals to help create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students. Primary Responsibilities Conduct thorough psychological evaluations using a variety of assessment tools and techniques for students in grades PK-12. Administer, score, and interpret standardized tests to assess cognitive, academic, social, emotional, and behavioral functioning. Compile detailed evaluation reports that include findings, recommendations, and potential interventions. Consult and collaborate with teachers, parents, and other school staff to gather relevant information, provide insights based on evaluation results, and promote effective implementation of services. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss evaluation outcomes and contribute to the development of individualized education plans (IEPs). Maintain accurate and confidential records of all evaluations and related documentation. Utilize varied models and methods of assessment and data collection for identifying strengths and needs of individual students and the broader school community, developing effective services and programs, and measuring progress and outcomes. Use assessment and data collection methods to implement and evaluate services that support cognitive and academic skills, socialization, learning, and mental and behavioral health, including behavioral supports, individual and group counseling, and social skills training. Provide professional services that promote functioning for individuals, families, and schools with diverse characteristics, cultures, and backgrounds and across multiple contexts, with emphasis on diversity, social justice, and advocacy. Evaluate and apply research as a foundation for service delivery and, in collaboration with others, use various techniques and technology resources for data collection, measurement, and analysis to support practices at the individual, group, and systems levels. Provide services consistent with ethical, legal, and professional standards: engage in ethical decision-making; collaborate with other professionals; and apply professional work characteristics including respect for human diversity, communication, interpersonal skills, responsibility, adaptability, initiative, dependability, and technology skills. Stay current with best practices in psychological assessment and school psychology. Other duties as assigned. Work Environment and Equipment Pearson is focused on providing a flexible work environment, including the ability to work from home on a regular basis. Employees must have the means to work remotely and adhere to home office and data privacy requirements. The following equipment/tools will be provided by the company for full-time School Psychologists: Laptop, 2nd monitor, headset, webcam, School Psychologist Assessment Library. The following equipment will need to be provided by you when working from home: Mouse and keyboard. Requirements Accredited graduate degree program at the specialist level or higher (minimum of 60 graduate semester hours and a 1,200-hour supervised internship in School Psychology, with at least 600 hours in a school setting). Current or able to obtain School Psychologist license/certificate issued for priority schools. National School Psychologist Certification, preferred. Proven experience in conducting psychological evaluations in a school setting; virtual experience preferred. Strong knowledge of assessment tools and techniques. Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office and Google Suite). Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Highly organized and punctual. Customer-focused approach. High degree of flexibility, problem solving, consultation, and collaboration skills. Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environments. Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication. Priority State for the 2025-2026 School Year Michigan Capabilities Customer Centric – Acts with a strong customer mindset and is a visible advocate for students. Builds strong relationships with students to improve their experience and outcomes. Communication – Great communicator who engages teams and stakeholders with thoughtful delivery. Collaborative – Models collaboration, solves problems with peers, builds trust and support. Accountable – Reliable, proactive in exploring opportunities, and demonstrates ownership. Behaviors High level of integrity and transparency High degree of flexibility Positive attitude Strong work ethic Demonstrated team player Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Oregon Connections Academy by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “School Psychologist” roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oregon Connections Academy

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