School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Northwood Local Schools – Northwood, Ohio

Position Type:
Full-Time

• Provides psycho-educational assessments, intervention planning, and consultation services consistent with district mission and legal requirements.
• Conducts student assessments to identify developmental, learning, behavioral, and mental health problems and develops interventions.
• Assists with program planning and identifies opportunities to enhance student learning.
• Contributes to development of dropout prevention, re-entry, and school completion programs.
• Conducts evaluations for early entrance, gifted, and non-public school programs.
• Collaborates with staff to identify students struggling academically or socially, investigates concerns such as abuse, attendance, discrimination, domestic violence, emotional issues, pregnancy, parenting, poverty, self-esteem, substance abuse, and initiates contact with parents, staff, and community resources.
• Coordinates the Multi-Factored Evaluation process and organizes parent/student conferences.
• Administers and interprets diagnostic tests, recommending appropriate student services.
• Allocates time for individual, group, and classroom counseling to help students improve personal skills such as accountability, interpersonal communication, responsible behavior, and self-confidence.
• Participates in a differentiated referral system that allows staff and parents to request consultation or student evaluation.
• Identifies and resolves problems that impede student learning, implementing evidence-based interventions with tangible benefits within defined time-frames.
• Conducts or participates in manifestation determination and functional behavior assessments.
• Prepares 504 accommodation plans and serves as a resource for plan implementation.
• Facilitates and supports the least restrictive environment for placement of students with disabilities.
• Helps staff implement Individualized Education Plans.
• Completes Evaluation Team Reports by required deadlines.
• Works with staff to monitor intervention efficacy and recommends modifications as needed.
• Advocates for students, observes student demeanor, and investigates and reports atypical behavior.
• Helps students make appropriate choices and grow academically, promoting creativity, critical thinking, cultural awareness, democratic values, empathy, ethical conduct, and self-reliance.
• Ensures accurate and timely completion of all required Medicaid reports.
• Exemplifies professionalism and fosters goodwill to enhance district public image.
• Acts in accordance with the Ohio Licensure Code of Professional Conduct.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies, and administrative guidelines.
• Contributes to an effective working environment and performs all aspects of the job.
• Encourages community involvement in school-sponsored activities.
• Works cohesively with team, developing mutually respectful relationships with coworkers.
• Maintains acceptable attendance record and punctuality.
• Maintains professional appearance and appropriate work attire.
• Participates in development of best practices and advancement of academic standards.
• Respects privacy and keeps confidential privileged information.
• Maintains open and effective communications; prepares and maintains accurate records and submits required paperwork on time; provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences; consults appropriate administrator on policy interpretation; uses active listening and problem-solving techniques; respects diversity and resolves issues tactfully.
• Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance, stays current with professional standards, and updates skills to use task-appropriate technology.
• Takes precautions to protect student and staff safety, implements effective pupil management procedures, provides appropriate supervision, addresses harassment or aggressive behavior, and complies with administrative directives and federal/state laws regarding discrimination, inappropriate behavior, suspected child abuse or neglect.
• Manages student behavior using positive behavioral support techniques.
• Performs other job-related duties as directed, such as implementing workplace initiatives.

• Holds and maintains required state Department of Education credentials.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline, and willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Exhibits effective communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Embodies high ethical standards and integrity; accepts responsibility for personal conduct.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Possesses Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training or similar qualification, if required for some assignments.

The Northwood Local School District is an equal opportunity employer.