Job Objective: Provides psycho-educational assessments intervention planning and consultation services.
Minimum Qualifications:
Holds/maintains valid Ohio State Board of Psychology and Ohio Department of Education Pupil Services licenses as a school psychologist. Acts in accordance with the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators. Displays flexibility reliability self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks. Documents/maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment. Effective communication problem-solving and time management skills. Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct. Note: Employees must obtain training and maintain skills to fulfill compliance requirements applicable to the position as required by board policy and state/federal law.
Essential Functions (partial list):
1. Provides student assessments to identify developmental learning behavioral and/or mental health problems. Develops interventions to prevent/remediate identified concerns.
- Assists with program planning. Identifies opportunities to enhance student learning.
- Contributes to the development of dropout prevention re-entry and school completion programs.
- Conducts evaluations for early entrance gifted and non-public school programs.
- Collaborates with staff to identify students struggling with academic and/or social-emotional issues. Helps investigate student concerns (e.g. abuse/neglect attendance discrimination domestic violence emotional/behavioral issues pregnancy poverty self-esteem substance abuse etc.). Initiates contact and collaborates with parents school personnel and/or community resources to address student concerns.
- Coordinates the Evaluation Team Report (ETR) process and parent/student conferences.
- Administers/interprets diagnostic tests. Recommends student services relevant to needs.
- Participates in a differentiated referral system (i.e. informal intervention process) that allows staff/parents to request a consultation and/or student evaluation.
- Collaboratively identifies and resolves problems that impede student learning. Implements evidence-based interventions that produce tangible benefits within defined time-frames.
- Assists with 504 accommodation plans. Serves as a parent/staff resource for plan implementation.
- Helps staff with Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
- Completes Evaluation Team Reports (ETR) by required deadlines.
- Works with staff to monitor intervention efficacy. Recommends modifications as needed.
- Advocates for students. Facilitates inclusive educational opportunities for all students.
- Allots time for individual/group and classroom counseling. Helps students make appropriate choices and improve personal skills (e.g. accountability interpersonal communication responsible behavior self-confidence etc.). Encourages creativity critical-thinking cultural awareness democratic values empathy ethical conduct and self-reliance.
- Ensures accurate and timely completion of all required Medicaid reports.
- Directs the work of a school psychology support staff when applicable.
2. Exemplifies professionalism to enhance NwOESC and member district public images.
- Diligently attends to job details. Pursues quality work results. Performs all aspects of the job.
- Encourages community involvement in school-sponsored activities.
- Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
- Maintains an acceptable attendance record. Provides prompt notice of delays or absences.
- Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
- Participates in the development of best practices and advancement of academic standards.
- Respects privacy. Resolutely maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.
- Prepares and maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
- Refers administrative procedure and policy questions to an appropriate administrator.
- Resolves issues tactfully. Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects diversity.
LOCATION:Ayersville Local Schools
CONTRACT: Per the 2025-26 school year calendar and beyond.
DEADLINE: Until Filled
SALARY: Per the adopted salary schedule based on training and experience
BENEFITS: Paid sick leave and personal leave. Health dental vision and life insurance are available. Membership in State Teachers Retirement System.
APPLY TO: A link to our online application can be found at the NwOESC website at under Employment. Please upload a letter of interest and resume with your online application.