School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Job : 5741596

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 27, 2026 7:06 PM (UTC)

Terms of Employment: Teacher calendar. Salary as per teacher salary schedule.

Job Title: School Psychologist

Reports To: Assigned administrator/supervisor

Job Objective: Provides psycho-educational assessments, program planning and consultation services that are consistent with the district's mission and mandated requirements.

• Valid state department of education license/certificate as determined at the time of appointment.
• Adheres to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
• Anticipates time constraints. Manages tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Behavioral management skills substantiated by training/work experience. Duties may require agility, physical strength, and stamina to address the needs of students with behavior problems.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct.
• Exhibits consistent, impartial and resourceful decision‑making skills. Interprets information accurately. Evaluates options thoroughly. Develops reasonable solutions to resolve issues.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

Provides school psychology services. Pursues ongoing program improvements.

• Communicates program objectives/performance expectations to students/parents and staff.
• Keeps current with state standards/guidelines. Collaborates with staff, students, families and the community to delineate short/long‑range school psychology program needs/opportunities.
• Allots time for individual/group counseling. Supports the development of curriculum that help students acquire/improve personal skills (e.g., accountability, decision‑making, interpersonal communication, problem solving, responsible behavior, self‑confidence, etc.).
• Develops/recommends strategies to improve promotion/graduation rates for at‑risk students.
• Collaborates with staff to identify/resolve problems that impede student learning. Helps ensure assessment procedures support non‑biased planning activities.
• Follows district protocols to safeguard student information shared with staff and/or referral sources.
• Participates in a differentiated referral system that allows staff/parents to request an evaluation and/or consultation for non‑disabled students.
• Documents observations of students in classroom and/or other program settings.
• Investigates student concerns (e.g., abuse/neglect, attendance, discrimination, domestic violence, emotional/behavioral problems, poverty, pregnancy/parenting, self‑esteem, substance abuse, etc.).
• Administers diagnostic tests. Interprets results. Qualifies students to receive special services.
• Plans/implements student intervention strategies that produce tangible evidence‑based benefits within specified time‑frames. Monitors intervention efficacy to improve outcomes.
• Coordinates manifestation determination and functional behavior assessments meetings.
• Assists with the multi‑factored evaluation (MFE) process. Meets mandated paperwork time lines.
• Helps intervention teams prepare Section 504 or individualized educational plans (IEP).
• Helps prepare crisis response plans to address aggressive student behavior as directed.
• Provides opportunities for all students to participate in an inclusive educational environment.
• Advocates for students. Observes student demeanor. Investigates/reports atypical behavior.
• Helps students better understand themselves, make appropriate choices and grow academically. Promotes cultural awareness, self‑reliance, problem‑solving, critical‑thinking and creativity skills.
• Facilitates student learning activities that encourage teamwork and positive peer relationships.
• Checks on absent students as requested. Helps administrators resolve attendance problems.
• Helps staff with pupil management. Prepares conduct reports/discipline recommendations.
• Serves as a resource for drug/harassment/violence prevention and related school safety activities.