School Psychologist

School Psychologist Alliance City SD ALL Buildings - Alliance, Ohio Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5717522 Application Deadline: May 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: May 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Jul 29, 2026 Position Type: Full-Time Job Categories: Student Services > Psychologist Job Description Position: School Psychologist Category: Certified, Student Support Services Currently: Regular, Full-time 205 days per year This position does include benefits Reports to: Director of Special Education Degree: Masters of Education in School Psychology Job Overview: 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. NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance. Qualifications Master's degree in educational psychology or equivalent from a four-year college or university Appropriate State of Ohio certifications/licensure Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to work effectively with others Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing Effective, active listening skills Organizational and problem solving skills Specialized skill in evaluation procedures for student academic/behavioural problems Learn and become proficient and efficient in using all district software Ability to operate various office equipment Basic skills in counselling and consultation Knowledge of educational psychology Computer/word processing skills Essential Functions Must be available to staff and parents for consultation Counsel individually and in groups with children and handicapped students and/or their parents Provide screening programmes for children Provide referral to and consultation with outside service agencies Conduct 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 reports Participate in the identification and placement of handicapped children Recommend appropriate classroom management strategies for behaviour management Responsible for implementing new practices or methods in the area of school psychology Attend meetings, training programmes and/or in‑services as required by Superintendent, Board of Education or their designee Maintain respect at all times for confidential information Provide the results of psycho‑educational evaluation for consideration in the development of LEPs for each handicapped student Provide intensive psycho‑educational evaluation of individual children identified as or thought to be a student with a disability Assume case manager responsibility for individual students for the assessment phase and evaluation team report‑writing portions of child study Maintain accurate and complete records as required Provide guidance to students to promote their educational development Collaborate with colleagues and conduct professional development Qualify students for possible 504 Plans if meets the eligibility Refer students suspected of learning difficulties for Response to Intervention (RTI) Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life Observe ethics of the teaching profession School Psychologist Continued Keep abreast of all rules and regulations regarding special education standards and IDEA Follow all local, state, and Federal timelines and procedural requirements. Other Duties and Responsibilities Promote good public relations Provide mental health activities for children within the scope of school‑based practice Maintain and submit Medicaid logs Serve as a role model for students Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other educational materials Participate in committees, study teams, and co‑curricular activities as agreed upon Participate in intervention assistance team meetings Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc., to keep current on relevant issues Counsel, advise, encourage and motivate students Perform other duties as assigned by the Special Education Director/Superintendent or designee Equipment Operated Familiar with technology and knowledgeable of platforms and programmes Standardised and criterion‑referenced tests and survey checklists for individual assessment Work Environment Characteristics/Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are not listed in order of importance and 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 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Occasional work that may extend beyond the normal workday Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions Occasional interaction among unruly children/adults Many situations that require hand motion, e.g. computer keyboard, typing and writing Consistent requirements to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb and stoop Consistent requirements to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds Conduct 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. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Alliance City Schools HR Department 500 Glamorgan St Alliance, Ohio 44601 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education