School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Fostoria City SD Fostoria City School District - Fostoria, Ohio

Job : 5804388

Final date to receive applications: Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Director of Student Services

Provides consultation, psychological and psycho-educational assessments, program planning, and counseling services that promote mental health and facilitate students' learning. Encourages parental involvement in decision‑making activities.

• Valid Ohio school psychologist license.
• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
• Documented evidence of a clear criminal record.
• Demonstrates the ability to access community resources appropriate to the needs of students.

The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable qualification can be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

• Consults with district administrators to evaluate the ability of the district’s school psychology services to meet the needs of students.
• Monitors education laws, rules, and regulations. Develops procedural protocols necessary to comply with legislative mandates.
• Advocates for children. Helps ensure that policies and procedures support non‑biased assessment and program planning activities.
• Obtains informed written consent from parents/guardians before assessment and program implementation.
• Participates in a differentiated referral system that allows staff and parents to request a formal psycho‑educational evaluation and/or consultation for non‑disabled students.
• Participates in student assistance team meetings to facilitate the Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) process to help provide students with appropriate levels of intervention and helps increase/decrease the levels of support needed.
• Administers diagnostic tests and interprets results. Works with the team to reach a consensus on a plan to address student concerns. Monitors the efficacy of recommendations.
• Helps formulate and guide the implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for students meeting eligibility requirements. Works with staff to ensure services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment.
• Participates in due process procedures as requested.
• Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time.
• Consults with parents as needed (e.g., telephone calls, conferences, etc.).
• Schedules home and work site visits when necessary to support program goals.
• Provides programs to help parents understand and improve parenting skills.
• Provides case management services to students participating in community programs (e.g., preschools, residential facilities, etc.).
• Works with district staff to carry out “child find” and preschool/kindergarten screening activities.
• Collaborates with teachers. Shares knowledge and resources that enhance the educational process.
• Instructs teachers in the early identification of mental health risks.
• Helps staff address student concerns (e.g., excessive absences, at‑risk behavior, mental/physical health, family/peer relations, vocational transition plans, etc.).
• Conducts group sessions as needed to address student concerns (e.g., grief, socialization, personal behaviors, conflict mediation, etc.).
• Works with community services associated with students’ programs (e.g., law enforcement, health care facilities, child welfare services, etc.).
• Participates in after‑school programs (e.g., open houses, etc.) as directed.
• Participates in professional growth opportunities to remain current with school psychology innovations.

• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
• Promotes a favorable image of the school district.
• Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.
• Takes precautions to ensure student safety. Does not leave students unsupervised. Reports unauthorized persons or suspicious circumstances immediately.
• Supervises…