School Psychologist

POSITION TITLE: School Psychologist

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time; Exempt

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Educational Psychology or equivalent
• Appropriate State of Ohio certifications/license
• Valid Ohio driver’s license
• Must pass BCI and FBI background checks
• Prior experience working with high school students with disabilities preferred

SALARY: Based on salary schedule and/or commensurate with experience and education.

DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, the School Psychologist provides comprehensive psychological evaluations, consultations, and mental health support to students, staff, and families. In collaboration with educators and caregivers, the role focuses on identifying learning and behavioral challenges, guiding evidence-based interventions, and fostering a safe, inclusive school environment.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Specialized skill in evaluation procedures for student academic/behavioral problems
• Basic skills in counseling and consultation
• Knowledge of educational psychology
• Effective time management
• Available to staff and parents for consultation
• Counsel individually and in groups with children and students with disabilities and/or their parents
• Provide screening programs for children
• Provide referral to and consultation with outside service agencies
• Conduct individual psycho-educational evaluations of children referred to the Pupil Services Department; interpret findings, when appropriate, to parents, teachers, and other school personnel and qualified community agencies through conferences and written reports
• Participate in the identification and placement of children with disabilities
• Recommend appropriate classroom management strategies for behavior management
• Implement new practices or methods in the area of school psychology
• Attend meetings and in-services as required by Superintendent/Board
• Meet the confidentiality requirements of FERPA, district policy, and professional codes of conduct
• Provide the results of the psycho-educational evaluation for consideration in the development of IEPs for each student
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of children suspected to have a disability
• Assume case manager responsibility for individual students for the assessment phase and evaluation team report writing portions of child study
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required
• Provide guidance to students to promote their educational development
• Collaborate with colleagues
• Attend educational field trips as appropriate
• Refer students suspected of learning difficulties to the intervention assistance team
• Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life
• Observe ethics of the teaching profession
• Keep abreast of all rules and regulations regarding special education standards
• Write report summaries in parent-friendly language; communicate clearly with parents/guardians of all educational levels

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of the Operating Standards for Ohio’s Schools Serving Children with Disabilities
• Knowledge of FERPA and HIPPA
• Knowledge of Ohio’s Academic Content Standards
• Knowledge of IEP development
• Knowledge of current testing programs, mandated assessment tools and alternative assessment
• Knowledge of current educational issues and best practices
• Knowledge of behavior management techniques
• Knowledge of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) strategies
• Knowledge of effective intervention strategies
• Knowledge of community agencies that can support students with disabilities
• Knowledge of classroom management techniques
• Ability to use technology as both a productivity tool and as a method of communication; proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Office
• Ability to maintain accurate student records
• Ability to assess students intellectually and physically and develop appropriate individual education and behavior plans
• Ability to, plan strategies, and activities to meet identified needs of students
• Ability to evaluate student’s progress through the utilization of established procedures, including alternate assessment.
• Ability to analyze and interpret assessment data
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, co-workers, administrators, and public
• Ability to work with teachers and students to demonstrate ways of supporting students in the regular classroom
• Skill in effective group and individual counseling, family intervention, crisis intervention, development of home/school collaboration
• Ability to work with team to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate program progress and implement changes

Job Types: Contract, Full-time

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• School Psychology: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• State-credentialed School Psychologist (Preferred)

Work Location: In person