School Psychologist

Arts & College Preparatory Academy

Intervention Specialist (High School)

The Arts & College Preparatory Academy (ACPA) is an arts focused independent community school on the east side of Columbus that serves a diverse population of students in grades 7 through 12 from over 25 different districts in central Ohio. ACPA is in its twenty-sixth year of operation and has consistently been one of the highest performing charter schools in Ohio.

ACPA is seeking qualified candidates for a School Psychologist position for the 2026-2027 school year. The School Psychologist will report to the Director of Student Services and be highly collaborative with principals the counseling team classroom teachers and other members of the student support staff. The School Psychologist is a crucial position in many areas of student success - academics social/emotional learning and overall continual growth.

The School Psychologist will also be expected to reflect the mission vision and ACPA values of kindness respect for diversity honesty problem solving communication participation and awareness in all interactions with school stakeholders including students staff parents and community partners.

Responsibilities for school psychologist

• Conduct extensive psychological examinations of referred students
• Provide consultative services to school personnel and parents
• Function as a liaison between the school and family in the student assessment and interpretation of test results
• Assisting in the planning development and evaluation of programs to meet identified learning needs
• Helping to develop a planned and coordinated program of psychological services
• Communicating effectively with students parents and school staff
• Knowledge of the current Ohio special education evaluation compliance timelines
• Ability to attend IAT/ETR/IEP meetings and support ACPAs special education staff
• Demonstrate knowledge of Ohio state standards and testing requirements
• Support students with special needs
• Establish relationships with families
• Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a regular systematic basis and that findings are used in making decisions to improve program effectiveness as it relates to specific student needs

Qualifications for school psychologist

• At least 1 year of experience working as a school psychologist (Required)
• Firm understanding of child and school psychology
• Ability to maintain and organize confidential records
• Understanding and commitment to following all related laws and standards
• Organizational scheduling and planning skills to manage complex schedule and the schedule of many students

License/Certification:

• Masters Degree or Doctorate in School Psychology (Required)
• Active School Psychology license in the state of Ohio (Required)

Required Experience:

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