School Psychologist (Grades PK -12)

Position Type :

Student Services / Psychologist

Date Posted : 6 / 4 / 2024

Location :

Ansonia Local Schools

Date Available : 08 / 01 / 2024

Closing Date : 07 / 10 / 2024

District :

Ansonia Local Schools Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Superintendent, to assist students, teachers and parents in enabling students to derive the fullest potential educational experience from school by promoting positive self-esteem and resilience, and providing suggested methods and plans for overcoming psychological or mental health problems.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Conducts psychological assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to maximize learning and overcoming psychological issues.
• Conducts individual, group or facilitative therapy for students whose diagnosed problems would benefit from behavior modification or differentiated instruction.
• Assists with the identification and placement of all types of exceptional students.
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with psychological services.
• Attends PPT meetings as needed for students with special needs.
• Serves as a resource and consultant on mental health and child psychology, conducts in-service programs as requested.
• Assists with the school district's dropout prevention efforts.
• Serves as ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principals.

Note : The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district building and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications Profile

Must hold appropriate licensure for the position.

Experience

Successful prior school psychologist experience preferred.

FLSA Status : Exempt

APPLICATION DATA REQUESTED :

1. A Completed Application

2. Resume

3. Certification / License

4. Letters of Recommendation

5. Copy of Official Transcript

APPLICATION PROCEDURES :

Send a letter / email of interest and resume to :

PJ Burgett, Principal

Ansonia High School

600 East Canal Street

Ansonia, Ohio 45303

pj.burgett@ansoniaschools.org

ANSONIA LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Ansonia Local Schools that no candidate for a position in this District shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, creed or ancestry, age, gender, marital status, nondisqualifying disability, height, military status, or other protected categories.