School Psychologist SY

School Psychologist

MAPLE HEIGHTS BOARD OF EDUCATION JOB DESCRIPTION School Psychologist Special Pupil Services Maple Heights City Schools Director of Special Pupil Services Provide psycho-educational information regarding individual children identified as having, or suspected to have a disability; contribute to the multi-factored evaluation as a part of the multi-disciplinary team Note: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance Basic Functions: • Attend meetings and in-services as required • Promote positive public relations by interacting tactfully and diplomatically with staff, students, parents, and public • Project a positive image through professional appearance, attitude, and conversation • Serve as a role model for students by acting as a responsible, intelligent citizen • Ensure safety of students • Maintain respect at all times for confidential information • Enforce and comply with all Maple Heights Board of Education policies and procedures • Performs all assigned duties in a complete, accurate, and timely manner • Be available to staff and parents for consultation • Provide individual and group counseling with handicapped and non-handicapped students and/or their parents when appropriate • Participate in screening programs for children • Facilitate contract with outside agencies when appropriate • Participate in the identification and placement of handicapped children • Recommend appropriate classroom management strategies for behavior management • Responsible for implementing new practices or methods in the area of school psychology • Maintain Medicaid logs • Provide intensive psycho-educational evaluation of individual children identified as, or thought to be disabled Other Duties and Responsibilities: • Perform other duties as assigned • Assist the coordinator in implementing policies and procedures relating to special education Qualifications: • Graduate of professional degree in psychology from an accredited college or university • Valid school psychologist certificate • High school diploma or equivalent • Such alternative to the above as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (including, but not limited to): • Ability to work effectively with others • Ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively both orally and in writing • Organizational and problem solving skills • Basic computer skills • Ability to operate various office equipment • Knowledge of adherence to IDEA. 1997 • Remain current in policies, procedures, and service delivery options in special education

OPEN FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

POSITION TITLE: School Psychologist-District

JOB DETAILS: Full-time, limited contract.

Competitive salary and benefits based upon experience and placement on the Board of Education salary schedule.

State of Ohio credentials in School Psychology

Experience working with students with disabilities and students with significant academic and/or behavioral needs

Experience with closing achievement gaps (i.e data collection, interventions implemented)

Knowledge and application of current research methodology and best practices for academic, social and behavioral interventions for students with significant needs

Knowledge and skills in data collection and analysis from individual student data to larger systemic data (i.e teams, buildings, district) preferred.

Ability to provide a clear BCI/FBI background check free of convictions.

Major Responsibilities Include: Complete initial and re-evaluation ETR's, FBA's and helping teams develop BIP's and supporting the Intervention Assistance Team to process referrals and develop intervention plans. Serve the district as a leader in data-driven decision making, problem solving and research and best practices in the fields of education, disabilities, school psychology, mental health and child development.

THE MAPLE HEIGHTS BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF SEX, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, HANDICAP, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES WHICH IT OPERATES.