School Psychologist

JOB DESCRIPTION:                             SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

POINTS OF INTEREST

• Four- day work week:  Focus is open Monday through Thursday;  (Note: this position  necessitates hours beyond the normal work week)
• Stable, successful school environment with over 13 years of successful academic offerings
• Professional, effective, friendly staff and administration
• Administrative staff members are former teachers.
• Full-time with excellent retirement benefits (STRS), health, dental, life, and vision insurance.

POSTION DESCRIPTION:

The School Psychologist is directly responsible for the psychological assessment of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral domains utilizing problem-solving and standardized evaluations. The School Psychologist monitors the completion of case study evaluations and participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) conferences and problem-solving meetings designing systems, programs and services that maximize students’ social, emotional, and educational success. In collaboration with staff, families, students, and communities the school psychologist promotes effective educational environments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Ohio Certificate in School Psychology
2. Knowledge of methods of assessment; systematic processes to collect data, translate assessment results into empirically based decisions about service delivery and evaluate outcomes of services.
3. Knowledge of learning processes, appropriate instructional interventions to meet students’ needs, and the ability to implement and assess their effectiveness.
4. Knowledge of behavioral mental health, collaborative and/or consultation models and methods and their application.
5. Bilingual skills as necessary for the position
6. Participate in twelve (12) hours of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training and techniques.

REPORT TO: Executive Director

JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Conduct psychological assessments and interpret results for students and participate in IEP conferences, team meetings, and problem-solving meetings.
2. Provide individual, group, and family therapy per IEP requirements.
3. Monitor completion of case study evaluations and participate in IEP conferences and problem- solving meetings.
4. Lead crisis intervention efforts and provide insight into the development of functional assessments and behavior intervention plans.
5. Integrate psychological services into the classroom environment as appropriate.
6. Provide assistance to staff in the design and implementation of appropriate interventions and accommodations for students.
7. Evaluate and/or translate research into practice and understand research design and statistics in sufficient depth to plan and conduct investigations and program evaluations for improvement of services.
8. Contribute to program development that furthers the integration of social, coping, and problem- solving in the classroom.
9. Provide support services to parents/guardians as needed.
10. Coordinate and/or collaborate with a range of individuals/agencies to promote and provide comprehensive services to students and families.
11. Provide and/or assist in professional development for staff, parents, and/or community.
12. Participate in professional growth activities on a yearly basis including recertification for CPI, workshops, in-services, professional reading material

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1. Participate in building or program activities and meetings as appropriate.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assume appropriate roles as adult model, behavior manager and educator.
2. Continue professional growth.
3. Assume other duties and special projects as assigned.
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