Impactful School Psychologist - Data-Driven Student Support

School Psychologist – Job

Department: Special Services
Reports To: Director(s) of Special Education
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: Based on experience and degree
Location: District Wide / Multiple Locations
Date Posted: 2/1/2025

• Education: Completion of either a specialist‑level degree program (at least 60 graduate semester hours) or a doctoral degree (at least 90 graduate semester hours) from an accredited school psychology program, resulting in successful application and receipt of an OSDE Certificate as a School Psychologist.
• Experience: Completion of a year‑long, 1200‑hour, supervised internship required.
• Skills: Knowledge and skills in psycho‑educational evaluation, data‑based decision making, consultation and collaboration, academic interventions, mental health services, school‑wide practices, preventive and responsive services, diversity, research and program evaluation, legal/ethical practice.

• Improve Academic Achievement
  • Assist in the collection and interpretation of school‑wide, classroom, and student data.
  • Conduct individual psychological and academic evaluations.
  • Consult with school staff on motivation, engagement, classroom management, and research‑based academic interventions using a Response to Intervention model.
• Promote Positive Behavior
  • Consult with school staff on the development of effective behavior intervention plans and appropriate data collection to determine effectiveness.
  • Consult on problem solving, anger management, conflict resolution, coping skills, positive peer relationships, and research‑based behavioral interventions using a Response to Intervention model.
  • Promote school‑wide behavioral supports, school connectedness, positive discipline, crisis prevention and intervention, and improved school climate.
• Assess and Support Learning Needs
  • Assess learning needs and provide culturally responsive services to students and families from diverse backgrounds.
  • Consult with school staff to develop appropriate IEPs, modify and adapt curriculum and instruction, monitor effectiveness of special service programs, and effectively communicate needs and outcomes.
  • Help families understand their child’s learning and mental health needs and assist parents in navigating the special education process.
  • Help students and families transition between school and community settings.
• Support State and District Procedures
  • Support the district’s Child Find obligation in identifying children with disabilities in need of special education services.
  • Ensure parents receive informed consent before conducting psycho‑educational evaluations.
  • Complete evaluations in a professional manner and by established timelines.
  • Complete appropriate paperwork within identified timelines.
  • Be punctual and professional at all required meetings.
  • Facilitate understanding by all stakeholders of applicable federal and state regulations during evaluations and placement into special education.
• Build Rapport and Facilitate Family Engagement
  • Build rapport with school site and families.
  • Assist sites and parents in understanding student needs as it relates to special education.

Ability to use sound judgment in any situation. Ability to deal successfully and rapidly with changes in assignments and properly respond to applicable correspondence/communication received. Ability to project a professional company image through in‑person, phone, and electronic interaction. Ability to build and foster harmonious rapport and work cooperatively with district staff and the public while achieving the objectives and goals of the position.

Ability to handle problematic and/or difficult situations professionally by communicating with the appropriate person.

Regular and reliable attendance is required. The employee must be able to meet attendance expectations of at least 95% for assigned responsibilities, consistent with district policy and contractual agreements.

Primarily inside working conditions with some exposure to extreme environmental conditions during duty assignments. Some outside duty assignments required with exposure to pollen, heat, cold, wind, humidity, or other weather conditions. Exposure to bodily fluids.

Able to perform activities that require standing, sitting, bending, and lifting as necessary for therapy sessions; able to engage with students in various classroom settings. The 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit at a desk or in meetings for long periods, travel to school sites, and work on a computer for long periods.