School Psychologist SY(Sign On Bonus Eligible)

School Psychologist Full-Time SY($10000 Sign On Bonus Eligible) Title:School Psychologist Reports To:Director of Student Services Employment Status:Full-TimeDays:As Determined by the Director of Student ServicesFLSA:ExemptGENERAL DESCRIPTIONFacilitate childrens learning and adjustment through the use of Psycho-educational strategies. Effort is made to contribute to the understanding of learning difficulties social and emotional problems environmental factors and to aid in the utilization of available school and community resources as far as possible to meet each childs needs. include evaluation and assessment planning and support services to students their families and other QUALIFICATIONSMasters Degree or higher in Education of PsychologyDemonstrated success as a school psychologist Appropriate state of Ohio certificate/licenseLicense issued by Ohio Department of EducationValid drivers licenseExperience in administration and special educationSuccessful administrative and/or supervisory experienceKnowledgeable of state and federal special education lawFamiliarity with Medicaid billingProficient computer skills; knowledge of programs (SpEd)Knowledge of identification of functional behavior and data collection tools for implementing a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)Successfully pass BCI/FBI background checksESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Provide pre-referral IAT and RTI consultation and support to staff members in assigned district(s) upon requestLead the team in identifying evaluating placing and re-evaluating students with disabilities consistent with Ohios Special Education Operating StandardsParticipate and assist in MFE team decisions regarding class placement instruction in the regular education environment development of the IEP and referrals for additional services. Serve as a District Rep at IEP meetings as requestedAs needed for preschool program coordinate and schedule screenings and assessment and also coordinate and lead preschool ETR and IEP meetings In addition process referrals as appropriate Provide assistance in the effective use of individual student progress data to guide instructionMaintain student records in collaboration with district ensuring compliance with appropriate confidentiality requirementsServe as a consultant to assigned district(s) in coordinating the effective interaction between regular and special educationCoordinate in the preparation of reports as requiredProvide counseling services to students consistent with Ohios Special Education Operating StandardsProvide crisis intervention counseling as requestedPerform other specific job-related duties as directedMaintain Evaluation Team Report (ETR) from start to finish providing intervention accommodations and modifications. Include all required documentation meeting all current legal deadlinesProvide direction in determining what disabilities are suspected and guide in differentiating between disabilities based on characteristicsServe children with disabilities through program development and coordination of all essential liaison and logical operations in participating multi-county area or in participating and effectively assist the Superintendent/Student Services Director in the task of providing leadership and coordination of special education programs and services. Insure that each special education student be provided with a FAPE and an appropriate educational experience. Monitor students psychological well-being serving as part of schoolwide and districtwide crisis mental health as well as school and life success for all other duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasional exposure to blood and bodily fluids Occasional interaction among unruly students/adults including the need to intervene physically in crisis preventionPhysical abilities include standing walking sitting for extended periods operating a computer talking/hearing near and far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field of vision required and occasionally to reach with hands and armsEVALUATIONPerformance of this job will be evaluated by the Director of Student Services according to Mid-Ohio ESC board policy. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor appointing authority or Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer.

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