School Psychologist

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:

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.

4. Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.

• Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
• Updates personal skills as needed to effectively utilize task-appropriate technology.

5. Keeps current with emergency management plan procedures.

• Protects program property. Takes precautions to prevent the loss of equipment and supplies.
• Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior. Complies with all legal statutes when dealing with discrimination inappropriate behavior or suspected child abuse/neglect.
• Upholds high standards for proper conduct. Implements effective pupil management procedures. Uses positive behavioral support techniques to address disruptive student behavior.

6. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

• Helps implement workplace initiatives to advance organizational goals.

CONTRACT:Per 2026-27 school year and beyond Part-time at Ayersville butpotential exists tobe combined with another assignment to equal full time.

LOCATION: Ayersville Local School and potential for other districts in the NwOESC service area.

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 working 25 hours or more a week. Membership in the State Teachers Retirement System.

APPLY TO: A link to our online application can be found at the NwOESC website at Employment. Please upload a letter of interest licensure and resume with your online application.

Required Experience:

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