School Psychologist 2026-2027 SY

MAPLE HEIGHTS BOARD O F EDUCATION JOB DESCRIPTION

School Psychologist Special Pupil Services Maple Heights City Schools Director of Special Pupil Services Location: Maple Heights City Schools 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 o f 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 skillsAbility to operate various office equipment Knowledge of anadherence to IDEA. 1997 Remain current in policies, procedures, and service delivery options in special education #J-18808-Ljbffr Maple Heights City Schools