School Psychologist

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