School Psychologist

School PsychologistReports to the Designated AdministratorThe School Psychologist position involves collaborating with educators and families, implementing evidence-based interventions to enhance student success, and conducting assessments as necessary. The School Psychologist will work within a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) to help identify and address students' needs.Primary Responsibilities and Essential FunctionsConduct psychological and educational assessments to evaluate students' cognitive, academic, behavioral, and emotional functioning.Collaboration with teachers, related service providers, administrators, and parents to determine suspected needs and/or concerns the Evaluation Team Report (ETR) should address per individual student needs.Interpret assessment data and provide recommendations to support student learning and development.Provides short term crisis intervention for students referred for psychological and psychoeducational assessments; coordinates and assists in the referral of students and their families to appropriate school and community resources as necessary.Assist in the development and implementation of positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS).Provide consultation to teachers and staff on best practices for classroom management and differentiated instruction.Participate in Multi-Tiered System of Supports team (MTSS) by using data-based decision making to help identify student needs, guide interventions, and collaborate with educators to promote academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success for all studentsConduct risk assessments and support students experiencing mental health challenges.Promote a safe school environment that supports student well-being and learning.Stay current and follow all state and federal regulations and timelines related to special education and student services.Engage in ongoing professional development and training.Adhere to school board policies, ethical guidelines, and the professional code of conduct.Actively interacts with all computer systems including but not limited to online forms, online training, and electronic mail.Participates actively in meetings, activities and in-service training opportunities and utilizes information received to improve performance.Communicates and interacts appropriately with building and central office administration and staff, co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and other members of the public.Exemplify professionalism and maintain accurate and confidential records while adhering to any established timelines as set by law, District policy, and/or building procedure.Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor as previously performed from time to time, such as other functions that are reasonably related to the employee's responsibilities.QualificationsMaster's degree from an accredited college or universitySchool Psychologist license through the Ohio Board of PsychologyEffective communication, collaboration, and classroom management skills.Proficiency in the use of educational technology and digital learning tools.Experience in an urban educational environment, preferred.Commitment to a positive school community that promotes the safety and academic success of all students.Must pass a criminal background check and have fingerprints on file with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).