School Psychologist PK

Notice of Position Vacancy

Position:
School Psychologist PK-12

Contact Agency:
Jefferson County Educational Service Center

2023 Sunset Boulevard

Steubenville, Ohio 43952

Work Location:

Ohio’s Appalachian Region in a High Need District as defined by DEW Grant.
* See list at end of application.

Salary:
Based upon education, workdays and experience on the salary schedule

Current Grant Benefits: $2,000.00 Hiring Bonus $1,500.00 Retention Bonus for first two years
* Two-year employment commitment

Employment Date: 26/27, 27/28 School Years

Contract:

Varies by placement (180- 215 day)

• Valid Ohio School Psychologist certificate/license
• Knowledge and experience in measures of psycho-educational assessment and interpretation

School Psychologists support students’ learning, social development, and mental and behavioral health using problem-solving, assessment, data-based decision-making, and the delivery of evidence-based interventions. School psychologists collaborate and consult with educators, families, and other professionals to help create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students.

School psychologists provide a comprehensive range of services as described in the current standards from the National Association of School Psychologists while complying with federal and state model policies and procedures, completing all required reports and record keeping in accordance with required timelines, and maintaining confidentiality. The school psychologist functions as part of the district’s Student Support Services Team. This team collaboratively provides a multi-tiered system of support through the implementation and monitoring of evidence-based behavioral and academic interventions for all students in need.

The services provided should reflect the specific needs of the students, families, and schools served and address the following non-exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and expectations:

School psychologists utilize varied models and methods of assessment and data collection for identifying the strengths and needs of individual students and the broader school community, developing effective services and programs, and measuring progress and outcomes. Collaboration will occur with intervention-based assistance teams and/or assist with interventions and progress monitoring in an MTSS system.

School psychologists consult and collaborate with colleagues, students, families, and other stakeholders to promote effective implementation of services.

School psychologists, in collaboration with others, use assessment and data collection methods to implement and evaluate services that support cognitive and academic skills. Comprehensive evaluations will be completed for individual students suspected of having a disability, interpret results, and provide a written report. Evaluations will also be completed for gifted and talented programs.

School psychologists, in collaboration with others, use assessment and data-collection methods to implement and evaluate services that support socialization, learning, and mental and behavioral health, including but not limited to behavioral support, individual and group counseling, and social skills training.

School psychologists develop and implement practices and strategies to create and maintain effective and supportive learning environments for children and others (e.g., positive behavior interventions and supports).

School psychologists promote services that enhance learning, mental and behavioral health, safety, and physical well-being through protective and adaptive factors and implement effective crisis preparation, response, and recovery.

School psychologists implement and evaluate services that respond to culture and context and facilitate family and school…