he East Central Ohio ESC is seeking a qualified School Psychologist beginning with the 202526 school year. In this role the individual will provide psychoeducational assessments program planning and consultation services that promote mental health and facilitate students learning. Responsibilities:
Consults with administrators to evaluate the ability of school psychology services to meet the needs of students Monitors education laws rules and regulations; develops protocols necessary to comply with legislative mandates Participates in a differentiated referral system that allows staff and parents to request an evaluation and/or consultation for nondisabled students Collaborates with staff in intervention assistance meetings; administers diagnostic tests and interprets results and monitors effectiveness of interventions Helps formulate and guide the implementation of IEPs for students meeting eligibility requirements; works with staff to ensure that services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment Consults with parents as needed and provides programs to help parents understand/improve parenting skills Coordinates services for students participating in community programs Works with staff to carry out child find and preschool/kindergarten screening activities Instructs teachers in the early identification of mental health risks Helps staff address student concerns (i.e. excessive absences atrisk behavior mental/physical health family/peer relations) Serves as a resources for drug prevention awareness and intervention activities Conducts group sessions as needed to address student concerns Participates in conferences staff meetings and other required program activities as directed Minimum Requirements: Valid Ohio school psychologist license or certificate Record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment Compliance with drugfree workplace rules and board policies Ability to access community resources appropriate to the needs of students