School Psychologist Apprentice
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Supports student learning and well-being through data analysis, interventions, and collaboration under the supervision of a certified school psychologist.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Data-based decision making: Collect, analyze and utilize statistical data to identify student strengths, needs, and collaborate Child Study Teams or IEP teams to recommend or identify appropriate interventions.
● Consultation and collaboration: Work with school staff and families to promote student growth. Utilize communication and interviewing skills to gather data and make recommendations.
● Academic intervention and instructional supports: Collaborate on and/or provide evidence based interventions to promote academic skill development in students.
● Mental and Behavioral health services and intervention: Collaborate on and/or provide evidence based social and emotional interventions to promote student’s mental health and positive behavior.
● School-wide practices to promote learning: Assist school psychologists in the Multi-Tiered System of Support efforts in the local school districts.
● Services to promote safe and supportive schools: Support school-wide and class-wide positive behavior support interventions that enhance learning.
● Family, school, and community collaboration: Collaborate and coordinate between families and schools. Including gathering family information, responding according to culture and context, and facilitate family and school partnerships and interactions with community agencies.
● Equitable practices for diverse student populations: Incorporating evidence-based strategies promote effective services in congruence with a student’s unique and diverse population variables.
● Research and evidence-based practice: In consultation with teachers, leaders and staff, use skills related to research design, statistics, measurement, and varied data collection and analysis to support the understanding of research, interpreting data, and evaluating programs in applied settings.
● Legal, Ethical, and Professional Practice: Engage in responsive legal and ethical and professional decision making,
● Attend department meetings and meetings as requested by immediate supervisor.
● Organize, electronically enter data, and file protocols and other evaluation documents created by School Psychologists.
● Under supervision, complete assessments that they are qualified to perform.
● Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
● Possess a Bachelor’s Degree (or its equivalent) in education or related discipline
● Have a plan to become a School Psychologist and be enrolled in a school psychology program that leads to certification as a school psychologist in Michigan.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
● Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
● Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to support decision-making
● Knowledge of current research and evidence-based practices in education and psychology
● Proficiency with technology and educational software to support assessments and interventions
● Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, and school staff
DATE POSITION IS OPEN: Immediately
DATE POSTING IS CLOSED: September 10, 2025, 4:00 p.m. (Internal); Until Filled (External)
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please go to our website at www.calhounisd.org and click on the Employment tab to complete an online application. Cover letters should be addressed to Jessica Clothier, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, 17111 G Drive North, Marshall MI 49068.
CALHOUN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Notice of Non-Discrimination and Notice of Complaint/Grievance Procedure for Federal and State Laws
A. Non-discrimination Notice
It is the policy of the Calhoun Intermediate School District to provide an equal opportunity for all individuals and not to discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, height, weight, marital status or age in its programs, services, activities or employment. With respect to employment, the District does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the district's nondiscrimination policies.
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Calhoun Intermediate School District
17111 G Drive North
Marshall, MI 49068
(269)781-5141
(269)781-7071
B. Complaint/Grievance Procedure Notice
I. Any person believing that the Calhoun Intermediate School District or any of the District's staff has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of non-discrimination laws or district non-discrimination policies may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator.
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Calhoun Intermediate School District
17111 G Drive North
Marshall, MI 49068
(269)781-5141
(269)781-7071
II. The person who believes s/he has a valid basis for grievance shall discuss the grievance informally and on a verbal basis with the District's Civil Rights Coordinator, who shall in turn investigate the complaint and reply with verbal answer to the complainant. S/He may initiate formal procedures according to the following steps:
Step 1
A written statement of the grievance signed by the complainant shall be submitted to the District's Civil Rights Coordinator within five (5) business days of receipt of answers to the informal complaint. The Coordinator shall further investigate the matters of grievance and reply in writing to the complainant within five (5) business days.
Step 2
If the complainant wishes to appeal the decision of the District's Civil Rights Coordinator, s/he may submit a signed statement of appeal to the Superintendent of Schools within five (5) business days after receipt of the Coordinator's response. The Superintendent shall meet with all parties involved, formulate a conclusion and respond in writing to the complainant within ten (10) business days.
Step 3
If the complainant remains unsatisfied, s/he may appeal through a signed written statement to the Board of Education within five (5) business days of his/her receipt of the Superintendent's response in step two. In an attempt to resolve the grievance, the Board of Education shall meet with the concerned parties and their representative within twenty (20) business days of the receipt of such an appeal. A copy of the Board's disposition of the appeal shall be sent to each concerned party within ten (10) business days of this meeting.
The District's Coordinator, on request, will provide a copy of the District's grievance procedure and investigate all complaints in accordance with this procedure.
A copy of each of the Acts and the regulations on which this notice is based may be found in the District Coordinator's office.