School Psychologist – 2024-2025 School Year Part-Time Casual
TITLE: School Psychologist
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ohio Certification/Licensure, School Psychologist
REPORTS TO:
Intervention and Support Services Supervisor
JOB SUMMARY:
To develop and provide a full range of comprehensive school psychological services to individuals and schools in compliance with local, state and federal legislation. To apply principles of psychology and effective communication in defining problems, planning, implementing and evaluating programs, and providing supportive consultation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Plan, develop and provide school psychological services which meet specific needs and expectations of students, parents, and administration.
2. Evaluate services through input from parents, students, and staff/administration; includes input in the service planning process.
3. Maintain a case load appropriate to the assignment; manage cases and other assigned responsibilities and maintains required school psychology files.
4. Communicate in a manner which promotes problem solving and positive relationships with administration, school, parents, and others.
5. Collaborate and cooperate with other professionals including supervisor.
6. Employ valid and reliable assessment methods pertinent to the area(s) of concern; follow published guidelines for use, analysis and interpretation.
7. Summarize and interpret evaluation results and recommendations in written and oral form in practical and understandable terms.
8. Provide consultation and intervention assistance services to school personnel, parents or students.
9. Provide counseling services within the scope of training and experience and use a theoretical model for structuring service delivery.
10. Use group counseling to address individual needs. Content is planned and organized taking into consideration student ability and interest; engages all students while maintaining order and discipline.
11. Function as a resource for crisis intervention.
12. Define need for in-service programs including design, implement and evaluate in-service programs.
13. Demonstrate ability to use technology associated with duties; access internet or softwarebased resources related to role responsibilities or student needs.
14. Adhere to State/Federal Laws and HCESC Policy and Procedures.
15. Follow ethical and professional practice standards and guidelines as defined by professional organizations such as NASP, OSPA, and APA.
16. Satisfy role expectations of each work site within the realm of professional practice as defined and agreed upon by staff, district administration, and HCESC administration.
17. Protect confidentiality in all situations related to professional practice.
18. Communicate with supervisor and/or other professionals regarding common problems and/or legal and ethical concerns.
19. Participate in professional growth and development through course work, seminars, professional reading and membership in professional organizations; attend and participate in all HCESC in-service or staff meetings.
20. Project a professional image through appearance and dress.
21. Punctual for meetings, appointments, work, and deadlines.
22. Maintain regular attendance.
23. Accept criticism, advice and recognition; implement activities in response to recommendations or to meet performance improvement goals.
24. Travel to various locations on an as needed basis
25. Perform other duties as assigned.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
Salary to be established by the Board. 
 
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND ADA STATEMENT:
The Hamilton County Educational Service Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and endeavors to provide the highest quality service through employing professionals selected for their competence and expertise. The Governing Board of Hamilton County Educational Service Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
 
Submit Letter of Interest with Resume to:
Hamilton County Educational Service Center
11083 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45231
Attn: Chris Gilkey
chris.gilkey@hcesc.org
Fax: 513.742-8339