School Psychologist

School PsychologistCategory: Certified, Student Support ServicesCurrently: Regular, Full-time 205 days per yearThis position does include benefitsReports to: Director of Special EducationDegree: Masters of Education in School PsychologyDescription: Conduct individual or intervention-based evaluations to assist school staff and parents; effectively meet the academic, behavioral and social-emotional needs of children; consult with educational staff to develop individualized learning or behavioral plans for students.Qualifications:Master's degree in educational psychology or equivalent from a four-year college or universityAppropriate State of Ohio certifications/licensureSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriateRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to work effectively with othersAbility to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writingEffective, active listening skillsOrganizational and problem solving skillsSpecialized skill in evaluation procedures for student academic/behavioral problemsLearn and become proficient and efficient in using all district softwareAbility to operate various office equipmentBasic skills in counseling and consultationKnowledge of educational psychologyComputer/word processing skillsEssential Functions:Must be available to staff and parents for consultationCounsel individually and in groups with children and handicapped students and/or their parentsProvide screening programs for childrenProvide referral to and consultation with outside service agenciesConduct individual psycho-educational evaluations of children referred to the Student Services department, interpret findings, when appropriate, to parents, teachers and other school personnel, child and qualified community agencies through conferences and written reportsParticipate in the identification and placement of handicapped childrenRecommend appropriate classroom management strategies for behavior managementResponsible for implementing new practices or methods in the area of school psychologyAttend meetings, training programs and/or in-services as required by Superintendent, Board of Educations or their designeeMaintain respect at all times for confidential informationProvide the results of psycho-educational evaluation for consideration in the development of IEP's for each handicapped studentProvide intensive psycho-educational evaluation of individual children identified as or thought to be a student with a disabilityAssume case manager responsibility for individual students for the assessment phase and evaluation team report writing portions of child studyMaintain accurate and complete records as requiredProvide guidance to students to promote their educational developmentCollaborate with colleagues and conduct professional developmentQualify students for possible 504 Plans if meets the eligibilityRefer students suspected of learning difficulties for Response to Intervention (RTI)Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student lifeObserve ethics of the teaching professionOther Duties and Responsibilities:Promote good public relationsProvide mental health activities for children within the scope of school-based practiceMaintain and submit Medicaid logsServe as a role model for studentsRespond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate mannerEstablish and maintain cooperative professional relationshipsAssist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other educational materialsParticipate in committees, study teams, and co-curricular activities as agreed uponMaintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc., to keep current on relevant issuesCounsel, advise, encourage, and motivate studentsPerform other duties as assigned by the Special Education Director/Superintendent or designeeEquipment Operated:Be familiar with technology and knowledgeable of platforms and programsStandardized and criterion referenced tests and survey checklists for individualized assessmentWork Environment Characteristics/Conditions:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while completing the duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.1. Occasional work that may extend beyond the normal workday2. Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue3. Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions4. Occasional interaction among unruly children/adults5. Many situations that require hand motion, e.g. computer keyboard, typing, and writing6. Consistent requirements to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb, and stoop7. Consistent requirements to lift, carry push, and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 poundsConduct:Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.Additional Duties:Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.