School Psychologist

Anticipated School Psychologist

Must possess or be eligible for an appropriate Ohio Department of Education Teaching License

How To Apply:

You must complete the entire online application to be considered for a position. Providing a resume, and additional attachments are optional. Please also provide complete reference information for each reference including name, address, phone and email address.

Licking Heights does place an emphasis on accepting a diverse pool of candidates reflecting the school district's student population.

Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Employment Opportunity:
The Licking Heights Local School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), military status, ancestry, or age in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Introduction:
At Licking Heights Local Schools, our commitment to student success drives everything we do. We believe in providing equitable, personalized learning experiences focused on building character skills and achieving academic excellence. Our comprehensive framework, addressing milestones from kindergarten readiness to college and career competencies, ensures that every student thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. We are dedicated to creating a positive school culture where students can explore their talents through extracurricular activities, fostering well-rounded and socially responsible citizens.

To be successful at Licking Heights Local Schools, staff members must embody a range of skills, including:
Passion for education and student well-being Effective mentoring and guidance for students Strong communication and collaboration skills Continuous learning and professional development Forward-thinking planning and strategic decision-making Openness to two-way communication and community engagement We are dedicated to supporting our staff through comprehensive induction, providing ongoing professional development aligned with our district's vision, and creating a safe and empowering school environment where every individual can flourish.

Join us in our mission to provide an exceptional education experience that prepares students for success in school, career, and life.

Provide psycho-educational services/evaluations to individual students, and consultation to parents/staff/administrators regarding behavior and learning concerns for students.

Licensed to practice School Psychology in the state of Ohio Educational Specialist (Ed.S) in School Psychology preferred Acts according to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators. Embraces high-performance standards (e.g., engagement, proficiency, resilience, etc.) Holds/maintains required Ohio Department of Education credentials. Maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.

1. Ensure the safety of students.
2. Provide intensive psycho-educational evaluation of individual children identified as, or thought to have an educational disability.
3. Coordinate the written report of the evaluation team.
4. Provide the results of psycho-educational evaluation for consideration in the development of IEP's for each student with a disability
5. Consult with teachers, parents and other educational personnel in matters relating to the education and/or mental health of students identified or suspected of having an educational disability.
6. Counsel individually and in groups with identified students in areas related to their educational disability.
7. Maintain records on all students served.
8. Evaluate intellectual, social, academic and adaptive behavior of children referred.
9. Participate in the identification and make recommendations during IEP development of students who are initially identified as a student with a disability. 10. Maintain clear and written reports. 11. Recommend appropriate classroom management strategies for behavior management with guidance counselors. 12. Develop Functional Behavior Assessments and assist the intervention specialist to develop Behavior Improvement Plans. 13. Schedule meetings with parents as necessary.

14. Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy. 15. Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g. results of evaluation and resulting reports, as well as information disclosed by parent/teacher/outside resources. 16. Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents. 17. Promote good public relations through personal appearance, attitude and conversation. 18. Attend meetings and in-services as required.

19. Possesses the ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations 20. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information 21. Demonstrates the ability to make proper data…