School Psychologist

We are hiring a School Psychologist for one of our clients in Columbus OH.

Job Description:

The school psychologist will support the Ohio School for the Deaf and/or the Ohio State School for the Blind by using a variety of strategies including record review observations assessments and team conferences to address student needs to improve school systems and to produce an accurate assessment of a students abilities and challenges. This position includes the opportunity to grow professional expertise in serving students with visual impairments and students who are deaf or hard of hearing. We are committed to supporting and developing professional growth in these areas.

• Identifies students service requirements:
• Conducts psychological evaluations and/or assessments;
• Administers scores and interprets psychological tests and/or assessments;
• Reviews preadmission or pretreatment dates from local schools;
• Consult with staff and families regarding effective teaching strategies and techniques to manage behavior and crises.
• Assists administrators in students personal and social development:
• Conducts interviews and writes evaluation reports for school aged students with emotional or behavior problems; Reviews and evaluates behavior plans;
• Provides psychological intervention treatment;
• Serves as advisor on psychological matters (e.g. IEP MFE);
• Participates facilitates and documents the treatment review team process;
• Conducts student counseling and follows upon treatment;
• Administers and interprets age appropriate assessments for children with disabilities.

Protects students confidentiality:

• Maintains and monitors confidential information process;
• Reports suspected abuse or maltreatment to law enforcement authorities and superintendent.

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree from a National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) approved college or university in school psychology;
• Must maintain Pupil Services License School Psychologist

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in assessment and educational planning for students with Visual
• Impairments (VI) Deaf (D) Hard of Hearing (HOH) Deafblind (DB) Multiple Disabilities (MD) and spectrum disabilities (ASD);
• Prior experience and/or knowledge of regulations pertaining to IEP requirements and social/emotional programming;
• Receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language (ASL) and/or an interest in gaining sign skills;
• Ability to work with an ASL clinical interpreter.

Work hours:

• Hours/Week: 40
• Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 4:00 PM

Additional Details:

• Minimum Education Level: Masters Degree Urgent need if someone is qualified but cannot work the shift/40 hours please submit them as they need someone urgently.
• Chosen candidate will also need fingerprints done this will be coordinated with facility.
• BG check required.
• Submissions must include: Resume RTR Healthcareprofessional level CPR certification Ohio License (preferred not required)

About Us:

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