Long Term Substitute - School Psychologist

Long Term Substitute School Psychologist

Position:
Long Term Substitute School Psychologist  school year covering Woodridge Elementary School Grades K-5. Position to start mid January 2027.

Licensure:
Valid Ohio License in School Psychology required. Licensure area (270700)

Salary:
Everyday Substitute Rate of $125.00 per day

Job Goal:

• Complete multifactored evaluations and reevaluations within required timelines with 100% compliance, ensuring reports are legally sound and clearly communicate student needs.
• Lead and support implementation of tiered interventions (academic and behavior) by collaborating with staff and monitoring student response to intervention within the district MTSS process.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in educational psychology or equivalent from a four-year college or university
• Appropriate State of Ohio certifications/license
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• General computer skills

Performance Responsibilities:

• Promote safety of students
• Maintain accurate records as required
• Attend parent/teacher conferences
• Take necessary precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Attend meetings and in-services per contract
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents and staff
• Refer students with suspected disabilities according to building/district protocol
• Provide screening programs for children
• Conduct evaluations of children; interpret findings, to parents, teachers and other school personnel, through conferences and written reports
• Participate in the identification and placement of students with disabilities
• Recommend academic and behavior interventions

Other

Duties and Responsibilities:

May include, but not be limited to those tasks listed below:

• Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner
• Interact with other departments and school personnel when necessary
• Refer attendance, health, academic and psychological emotional concerns or problems to Principal and/or Guidance Counselor
• Maintain Medicaid logs
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal/Director of Pupil Services or designee as appropriate to the job title.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee

Working Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
• Occasional interaction with unruly students.

The Board of Education and administration will provide a safe and healthful work environment pursuant to applicable state and federal regulations. The individual in this assignment is expected to follow all safety rules and is to report any concerns with regard to his/her working conditions to his/her immediate supervisor.