School Psychologists for the 26-27 School Year

School PsychologistPosition: School Psychologist, SY 2024-2025Reports to: Building Principal/Special Education DirectorEmployment Status: Full TimeDescription: 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. Provide screening, diagnostic, and prescriptive services to the K-12 student population. Under the direction of the Special Education Supervisor, the School Psychologist serves as a member of the special education team for multifactored evaluations, IEP conferences, and IEP reviews of students with disabilities. The School Psychologist also provides diagnostic, prescriptive, and consultative services to the broader school population as needed.Essential FunctionsEnsure safety of studentsMust be available to staff and parents for consultationServe as a member of intervention assistance teams at each school as neededServe as a member of multifactored evaluation teams, IEP development teams, and IEP review teams for students with disabilities as assignedMaintain confidentiality in record-keeping and student contactsComplete psychoeducational evaluation as part of multifactored evaluation and re-evaluation processes within compliance guidelinesMonitor students in need of re-evaluations and keep all psychoeducational re-evaluations up to date as required by state and federal law and local policyRecognize and assist school staff in working with student behavior and emotional problemsAssist in modifying instructional strategies, developing behavior management interventions, and providing follow-up servicesWhen designated by the principal, serve as the school's representative in dealing with Human Services and Children's Services referrals, investigations, and follow upAssist in tracking student progress, and in preparing student records to transition from one school to anotherReport activities and student contacts to submit for CAFs (Medicaid) reimbursement, and assist with CAFs processing as needed by the districtPrepare an annual report of activities for the superintendent, and prepare reports required by Ohio Department of Education or other agenciesCounsel 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 Pupil 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 childrenOther Duties and ResponsibilitiesPromote good public relationsProvide mental health activities for children within the scope of school-based practiceMaintain 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 cocurricular activities as agreed uponParticipate in intervention assistance team meetingsMaintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issuesCounsel, advise, encourage, and motivate studentsFlexible to change with new state requirementsServe on committees and cocurricular activities as agreed uponPerform other duties as assigned by the Special Education Director/Superintendent or designeeQualificationsMaster's degree in educational psychology or equivalent from a four-year college or universityAppropriate State of Ohio certifications/licenseBCII/FBI clearanceSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriateRequired Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility 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 problemsAbility to operate various office equipmentBasic skills in counseling and consultationKnowledge of educational psychologyComputer/word processing skillsAbility to stay up to date with new technologyEquipment OperatedInteractive white boardDocument cameraCamcorderWireless slateDigital cameraComputerFax machinePrinterTelephoneStandardized and criterion referenced tests and survey checklists for individualized assessmentTVVCR or DVD playerCopy machineCalculatorOverhead projectorAdditional Working ConditionsOccasional evening workOccasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissueOccasional interaction with unruly studentsFrequent repetitive hand motion, e.g. computer keyboard, calculator, writingFrequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, climb, and stoopOccasional travel, e.g., attending workshop outside of district, evaluation, assessment, IEP and placement, meetings outside of districtOccasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to work on all scheduled school days, except calamity daysOccasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 poundsOccasional requirement to operate school district vehicleTerms of EmploymentPer contract with the Groveport Madison Local Board of Education. Groveport Madison Local School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, or the presence of disabilities.This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.