Job Description:

The school psychologist will support the Ohio School for the Deaf and/or the Ohio State School for the Blind by using a variety of strategies including record review, observations, assessments, and team conferences to address student needs, to improve school systems and to produce an accurate assessment of a student’s abilities and challenges. This position includes the opportunity to grow professional expertise in serving students with visual impairments and students who are deaf or hard of hearing. We are committed to supporting and developing professional growth in these areas.

• Identifies student's service requirements:
• Conducts psychological evaluations and/or assessments;
• Administers, scores and interprets psychological tests and/or assessments;
• Reviews pre-admission or pre-treatment dates from local schools;
• Consult with staff and families regarding effective teaching strategies and techniques to manage behavior and crises.
• Assists administrators in student's personal and social development:
• Conducts interviews and writes evaluation reports for school aged students with emotional or behavior problems; Reviews and evaluates behavior plans;
• Provides psychological intervention treatment;
• Serves as advisor on psychological matters (e.g., IEP, MFE);
• Participates, facilitates and documents the treatment review team process;
• Conducts student counseling and follows upon treatment;
• Administers and interprets age appropriate assessments for children with disabilities.

Protects student's confidentiality:

• Maintains and monitors confidential information process;
• Reports suspected abuse or maltreatment to law enforcement authorities and superintendent.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from a National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) approved college or university in school psychology;
• Must maintain Pupil Services License - School Psychologist

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in assessment and educational planning for students with Visual
• Impairments (VI), Deaf (D), Hard of Hearing (HOH), Deafblind (DB), Multiple Disabilities (MD) and spectrum disabilities (ASD);
• Prior experience and/or knowledge of regulations pertaining to IEP requirements and social/emotional programming;
• Receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language (ASL) and/or an interest in gaining sign skills;
• Ability to work with an ASL clinical interpreter.

Work hours:

• Hours/Week: 40
• Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 4:00 PM

Additional Details:

• Minimum Education Level: Master's Degree Urgent need, if someone is qualified but cannot work the shift/40 hours please submit them as they need someone urgently.
• Chosen candidate will also need fingerprints done, this will be coordinated with facility.
• BG check required.
• Submissions must include: Resume RTR Healthcare-professional level CPR certification Ohio License (preferred not required)

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• School psychology: 1 year (Required)
• School psychologist: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified School Psychologist License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbus, OH 43214: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person