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School Psychologist

Job Posted 4/21/2025
Perry Local Schools
Perry, OH
United States
Job Description

  • Position Type:
    Teaching/Certified/Psychologist

  • Date Posted:
    7/26/2024

  • Location:
    Perry, OH (Lake Co.)

School Psychologist
Grades PreK-12
Job Title: School Psychologist
Working Days: 2 Days Per Week / 8 Hours Per Day
Compensation: Per Negotiated Agreement Pay Scale

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Services, will implement intervention and special education services in conformance with district policies and state objectives; as well as applicable law to promote a school environment conducive to individualized instruction and student learning.

Essential Performance Responsibilities
  • Conducts psychological assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to maximize learning and overcoming academic or psychological issues.
  • Assists with the identification and placement of all types of exceptional students.
  • Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with psychological services.
  • Coordinates, schedules, and leads ETR and Intervention meetings
  • Completes and maintains all special education records in full compliance with Ohio Operating Standards and ORC.
  • Meet all Federal and State mandated timelines
  • Proficiently utilize Infinite Campus and Virtual Meeting Platforms
  • Serves as a resource and consultant on academic and mental health needs
  • Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
  • Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
  • Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent and Director of Special Education

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of child psychology principles, assessments, methods, behavior modification, etc., and current developments in child psychology.
  • Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
  • Knowledge of MTSS and data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
  • Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
  • Ability to organize and coordinate work.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
  • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments. Uses Zoom / Google Virtual Meeting platforms

Qualifications Profile
  • Certification/License: School Psychologist
  • Ohio Department of Education Licensure
  • Relevant Background Check

Education
  • Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
  • Masters Degree in Psychology

Experience
Successful experience in a public school setting.

Application Process: Please apply on-line via the Perry Local Schools web-site at www.perry-lake.org See “Job Opportunities” “External Candidates”.

Selection Procedure: Satisfy all statutory provisions governing submission of all pre-employment requirements including a criminal record background
check and recommendation of prior employer(s).

Questions: Please contact: Jim Chisholm, Director of Student Services at [email protected] or 440-259-9200 x1402

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Date Posted: July 26, 2024

(Note: The District retains the right not to fill this vacancy depending on District needs.)