School Psychologist SY

Position: School Psychologist 2026-2027 SY
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Psychologist

Date Posted:
2/5/2026

Location:
Maple Heights City Schools
MAPLE HEIGHTS BOARD O F EDUCATION JOB DESCRIPTION
School Psychologist
Special Pupil Services
Maple Heights City Schools Director of Special Pupil Services
Provide psycho-educational information regarding individual children identified as having, or suspected to have a disability; contribute to the multi-factored evaluation as a part of the multi-disciplinary team

Note:

The below lists are not ranked in order of importance
Basic Functions:

• Attend meetings and in-services as required

• Promote positive public relations by interacting tactfully and diplomatically with staff, students, parents, and
public

• Project a positive image through professional appearance, attitude, and conversation

• Serve as a role model for students by acting as a responsible, intelligent citizen

• Ensure safety o f students

• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

• Enforce and comply with all Maple Heights Board of Education policies and procedures

• Performs all assigned duties in a complete, accurate, and timely manner

• Be available to staff and parents for consultation

• Provide individual and group counseling with handicapped and non-handicapped students and/or their parents
when appropriate

• Participate in screening programs for children

• Facilitate contract with outside agencies when appropriate

• Participate in the identification and placement of handicapped children

• Recommend appropriate classroom management strategies for behavior management

• Responsible for implementing new practices or methods in the are of school psychology

• Maintain Medicaid logs

• Provide intensive psycho-educational evaluation of individual children identified as, or thought to be disabled

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Assist the coordinator in implementing policies and procedures relating to special education

Qualifications:

• Graduateofprofessional degree in psychology from an accredited college or university

• Valid school psychologist certificate

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Such alternative tothe above as the Superintendent and/or Board' of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (including, but not limited to):

• Ability to work effectively with others

• Ability tocommunicateideas clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

• Organizational and problem solving skills

• Basic computer skills

• Ability to operate various office equipment

• Knowledge of an adherence to IDEA. 1997

• Remain current in policies, procedures, and service delivery options in special education

Attachment(s):

• 26-27 School Psych Posting (1).pdf
• School Psychologist Job