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School Psychologist | Cassopolis, MI | 2026-2027 School Year

Onward Search Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school-based professionals find rewarding opportunities with school districts nationwide. We're partnering with a school district in Cassopolis, Michigan to hire a dedicated School Psychologist for the 2026-2027 school year.

In this role, you'll support students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral success by conducting evaluations, providing counseling and interventions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and helping create safe, inclusive learning environments.

• Conduct psychological and educational evaluations to determine eligibility for special education services and identify students' strengths and needs.

• Administer and interpret cognitive, academic, behavioral, and social-emotional assessments.

• Provide individual and group counseling to support students with emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs.

• Develop and implement evidence-based intervention strategies to improve student outcomes.

• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and related service providers to support student success.

• Participate in IEP and 504 meetings, contributing evaluation results and recommendations.

• Consult with school staff on behavior management strategies, classroom supports, and intervention planning.

• Support school-wide initiatives focused on social-emotional learning (SEL), positive behavior supports, trauma-informed practices, and bullying prevention.

• Assist with crisis response and provide support following school emergencies or critical incidents.

• Monitor student progress and use data to evaluate intervention effectiveness and guide decision-making.

• Advocate for equitable access to educational and mental health services for all students.

• Master's, Specialist (Ed.S.), or Doctoral degree in School Psychology.

• Valid Michigan School Psychologist certification or eligibility for certification.

• Experience conducting psychoeducational evaluations in a school setting preferred.

• Strong knowledge of special education laws, IEP processes, and evidence-based interventions.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and school staff.

• Meaningful opportunity to support students' academic, behavioral, and emotional growth.

• Collaborative and student-centered school environment.

• Dedicated support from the Onward Search Education team throughout your assignment.

• Opportunity to make a lasting impact in the school community.

If you're a compassionate and skilled School Psychologist looking to make a difference during the 2026-2027 school year, we'd love to connect with you!

• • Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.

• • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

• • Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.

• • Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full-time temporary assignments.

• • Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

• • Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.