School Psychologist

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The School Psychologist is responsible for working with scholars in grades K-8 at their assigned campus. The primary focus areas are to assess and identify scholars eligible for specialized services, or gifted and talented support. The school psychologist will collaborate with other service providers and student services team members to ensure high-quality continuum services are available to all scholars and their families.

A commitment to scholars' success and an understanding of how social, emotional, and behavioral development influence well-being and academic achievement are essential.

• Manage and coordinate initial student referrals for specialized services, including gifted and talented services
• Administer academic, cognitive, social-emotional and functional assessments to students in K-8
• Schedule Evaluation Team Meetings with applicable school staff and family members
• Complete initial and triennial Evaluation Team Reports (ETRs)
• Request, organize and transfer scholars  specialized services paperwork (ETRs, IEPs, FBAs, BIPs, etc)
• Assist with the development of FBAs and BIPs
• Coordinate with outside service providers such as social workers, case workers, or family therapists
• Analyze scholar academic and behavioral data
• Consult with school-based teams regarding RtI frameworks
• Evaluation and counseling of high-risk scholars
• Knowledge of universal screening in social-emotional learning and early reading and math literacy preferred
• Communicates accurately and effectively, both written and orally, to individuals, teams, staff, and communities
• Collaborates with teams, agencies, and colleagues within the school system and community
• Promotes academic achievements of scholars
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s or Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in school psychology required

• Experience working with diverse populations (e.g., socio-economic, academic, special needs)
• Experience working with larger systems (e.g., districts, ESCs) to effect change for student achievement (academic, behavioral, social, independent living skills) preferred
• Knowledge and application of current research methodology and best practices for academic, social, and behavioral intervention for students with significant needs (general and special education populations)

Must be a licensed School Psychologist in the state of Ohio.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and technical support skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with HRIS policies and procedures
• Ability to keep information confidential
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive
• Understanding of information systems with knowledge of at least one commercial HRIS product
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with speed, precision and accuracy
• Ability to work as part of a team to solve issues

Performs work in an office setting with moderate noise, sitting for long periods, repetitive motion using computers and phones, with exposure to fluorescent lighting

The information outlined in this job description indicates the general nature and type of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities or competencies required of employees within this classification.