Job Objective: Provides psycho-educational assessments, intervention planning and consultation services.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Holds/maintains valid Ohio State Board of Psychology licensure as a school psychologist.
- Acts in accordance with the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
- Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
- Documents/maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
- Effective communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
- Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
Note: Employees must obtain training and maintain skills to fulfill compliance requirements applicable to the position as required by board policy and state/federal law.
*Applicants who will graduate in the spring of 2025 are encouraged to apply.
Essential Functions:
1. Provides student assessments to identify developmental, learning, behavioral and/or mental health problems. Develops interventions to prevent/remediate identified concerns.
- Assists with program planning. Identifies opportunities to enhance student learning.
- Collaborates with staff to identify students struggling with academic and/or social-emotional issues. Helps investigate student concerns (e.g., abuse/neglect, attendance, discrimination, domestic violence, emotional/behavioral issues, pregnancy, poverty, self-esteem, substance abuse, etc.). Initiates contact and collaborates with parents, school personnel and/or community resources to address student concerns.
- Coordinates the Evaluation Team Report (ETR) process and parent/student conferences.
- Administers/interprets diagnostic tests. Recommends student services relevant to needs.
- Participates in a differentiated referral system (i.e., informal intervention process) that allows staff/parents to request a consultation and/or student evaluation.
- Collaboratively identifies and resolves problems that impede student learning. Implements evidence-based interventions that produce tangible benefits within defined time-frames.
- Assists with 504 accommodation plans. Serves as a parent/staff resource for plan implementation.
- Helps staff with Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
- Completes Evaluation Team Reports (ETR) by required deadlines.
- Advocates for students. Facilitates inclusive educational opportunities for all students.
- Allots time for individual/group and classroom counseling. Helps students make appropriate choices and improve personal skills (e.g., accountability, interpersonal communication, responsible behavior, self-confidence, etc.). Encourages creativity, critical-thinking, cultural awareness, democratic values, empathy, ethical conduct and self-reliance.
- Ensures accurate and timely completion of all required Medicaid reports.
2. Exemplifies professionalism to enhance NwOESC and member district public images.
- Diligently attends to job details. Pursues quality work results. Performs all aspects of the job.
- Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
- Maintains an acceptable attendance record. Provides prompt notice of delays or absences.
- Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
- Participates in the development of best practices and advancement of academic standards.
- Respects privacy. Resolutely maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.
- Prepares and maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
- Refers administrative procedure and policy questions to an appropriate administrator.
- Resolves issues tactfully. Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects diversity.
4. Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.
- Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
- Updates personal skills as needed to effectively utilize task-appropriate technology.
LOCATION: Location anticipated to include the North Central Local School District in Williams County.
CONTRACT: Per School Calendar, beginning in the 2025-26 school year
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled
SALARY: Per the adopted salary schedule based on training and experience
BENEFITS: Paid sick leave and personal days. Health, dental, vision, and life insurance are available if working over 25 hours/weekâmembership in the STRS retirement system.
APPLY TO: Applications can be found at NWOESC
Please upload a letter of interest and resume with your online application.