What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at Boardman Local Schools?
Conduct individual or intervention-based evaluations to assist
school staff and parents; effectively meet the academic, behavioral,
and social-emotional needs of children; consult with educational
staff to develop individualized learning or behavioral plans for
students; assist in supporting the multi-tiered system of supports
Note: Items below are not ranked in order of importance
Essential Functions:
-Be available to parents and staff for consultation
-Provide screening programs for children
-Provide referral to and consultation with outside service agencies
-Conduct individual comprehensive evaluations of children suspected to have a disability
-Complete comprehensive record reviews that highlight pertinent background information in the resulting Evaluation Team Report
-Interpret findings, when appropriate, to parents, teachers, and other school personnel, and child and community agencies through conference and written reports
-Participate in the identification and placement of students with disabilities
-Recommend appropriate classroom management strategies for behavior management
-Implement new practices and methods in the area of school psychology
-Attend meetings and in-services as required by Superintendent and Board
-Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
-Assume case manager responsibilities for individual students during assessment and evaluation phase
-Maintain accurate and complete records as required
-Provide guidance to students to promote educational development
-Collaborate with colleagues
-Keep abreast of all rules and regulations regarding special education standards
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
-Provide mental health activities for children within the scope of school-based practice
-Maintain Medicaid logs
-Serve as a role model for students
-Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely and professional manner
-Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships
-Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues
-Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Service, the Superintendent and/or Board of Education
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-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
-Ability to operate various office equipment
-Basic skills in counseling and consultation
-Knowledge of educational psychology
Qualifications:
-Ed.S. in School Psychology or equivalent
-Valid State of Ohio Professional Pupil Services License
Salary:
-Per negotiated agreement
