2025-2026 Pool Posting, School Psychologist

LICKING HEIGHTS LOCAL SCHOOLS IS COLLECTING APPLCIATIONS

FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

School Psychologist 

Must possess or be eligible for an appropriate Ohio Department of Education
Teaching License

How To Apply:
You must complete the entire online application to be considered for a position.

Providing a resume, and additional attachments are optional. Please also provide complete reference information for each reference including name, address, phone and email address.

Licking Heights does place an emphasis on accepting a diverse pool of candidates reflecting the school district’s student population.

Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Employment Opportunity: The Licking Heights Local School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), military status, ancestry, or age in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

 POSITION: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
RESPONSIBLE TO: DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
INTRODUCTION:
At Licking Heights Local Schools, our commitment to student success drives everything we do.
We believe in providing equitable, personalized learning experiences focused on building
character skills and achieving academic excellence. Our comprehensive framework, addressing
milestones from kindergarten readiness to college and career competencies, ensures that every
student thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. We are dedicated to creating a positive
school culture where students can explore their talents through extracurricular activities,
fostering well-rounded and socially responsible citizens.
To be successful at Licking Heights Local Schools, staff members must embody a range of skills,
including:
? Passion for education and student well-being
? Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
? Effective mentoring and guidance for students
? Strong communication and collaboration skills
? Continuous learning and professional development
? Forward-thinking planning and strategic decision-making
? Openness to two-way communication and community engagement
We are dedicated to supporting our staff through comprehensive induction, providing ongoing
professional development aligned with our district's vision, and creating a safe and empowering
school environment where every individual can flourish. Join us in our mission to provide an
exceptional education experience that prepares students for success in school, career, and life.
JOB GOAL:
Provide psycho-educational services/evaluations to individual students, and consultation to
parents/staff/administrators regarding behavior and learning concerns for students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
? Licensed to practice School Psychology in the state of Ohio
? Educational Specialist (Ed.S) in School Psychology preferred
? Acts according to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
? Embraces high-performance standards (e.g., engagement, proficiency, resilience, etc.)
? Holds/maintains required Ohio Department of Education credentials.
? Maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Ensure the safety of students.
2. Provide intensive psycho-educational evaluation of individual children identified as, or
thought to have an educational disability.
3. Coordinate the written report of the evaluation team.
4. Provide the results of psycho-educational evaluation for consideration in the development
of IEP’s for each student with a disability
5. Consult with teachers, parents and other educational personnel in matters relating to the
education and/or mental health of students identified or suspected of having an
educational disability.
6. Counsel individually and in groups with identified students in areas related to their
educational disability.
7. Maintain records on all students served.
8. Evaluate intellectual, social, academic and adaptive behavior of children referred.
9. Participate in the identification and make recommendations during IEP development of
students who are initially identified as a student with a disability.
10. Maintain clear and written reports.
11. Recommend appropriate classroom management strategies for behavior management
with guidance counselors.
12. Develop Functional Behavior Assessments and assist the intervention specialist to
develop Behavior Improvement Plans.
13. Schedule meetings with parents as necessary.
14. Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy.
15. Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g. results of evaluation and
resulting reports, as well as information disclosed by parent/teacher/outside resources.
16. Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents.
17. Promote good public relations through personal appearance, attitude and conversation.
18. Attend meetings and in-services as required.
19. Possesses the ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations
20. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information
21. Demonstrates the ability to make proper data based decisions when required
22. Able to effectively use software specific to the job function including but not limited to
typical office application, digital calendar, word processing software, Special Education
specific software and the District Student Information System.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The district offers equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, genetic
information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including gender identity,
pregnancy, and sexual orientation), or any other legally protected category. The district maintains
a drug and alcohol-free work environment to prevent the adverse impact of substance abuse on
employee performance and protect the rights of co-workers and the public. Safety is essential to
job performance. All employees are required to comply with workplace health/safety regulations
and district policies when duties entail any of the following situations:
? Encounters with aggressive, angry, rude, or unpleasant individuals.
? Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemicals, combustible materials, electrical hazards,
loud noises, moving mechanical parts, odors, slippery/uneven surfaces, etc.
? Exposure to blood-borne pathogens or contagious diseases.
? Exposure to severe weather conditions or temperature extremes.
? Movements that require balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, or reaching.
? Operating or riding in a vehicle. Working in or near vehicular traffic.
? Performing tasks that require complex sequencing, dexterity, strength, stamina, etc.
? Traveling to meetings and work assignments.
? Working at heights, in confined spaces, or under diminished/variable lighting.
This job description document does not establish a contract or alter board-authorized
employment agreements. Employee benefits, classifications, contract durations, skill sets, wage
rates, and work schedules may vary by assignment. This summary document describes typical
job functions and does not represent an exhaustive list of all possible work responsibilities.
Employee duties may change in response to collective bargaining agreements, funding variables,
modified operating procedures, program/service adjustments, regulatory compliance,
technological innovations, and unforeseen events.
EVALUATION: Performance of these responsibilities will be evaluated annually by the
Director of Special Education