School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Fostoria City SD Fostoria City School District - Fostoria, Ohio Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5804388

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Reports To: Director of Student Services

Job Objectives: 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Responsibilities and

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.

Other

Duties and Responsibilities:

may include but are not limited to:

• Upholds board…