Hybrid School Psychologist

Position Overview:

Reynoldsburg City Schools (RCS), a school district recognized throughout the State for its forward-thinking and progressive culture, is seeking an experienced, driven School Psychologist. In addition to conducting evaluations and reports, intervention-based assessments, school psychologists also provide leadership in problem solving with school staff, parents and other agencies in areas including but not limited to intervention strategies and mentoring for students who are struggling with academic as well as social, emotional and behavioral concerns. The successful candidate has a proven record of increasing academic achievement by assessing barriers to learning and helping staff to determine the best instructional strategies to improve learning. In addition, the successful candidate will value diversity and support the District’s mission of ensuring equity in all aspects.

The successful candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced environment, analyzing data, problem solving and collaborating with school teams. 

This position is considered a hybrid position.The school psychologist will attend professional development, building and department meetings in person and the  school psychologist will do all testing during the evaluation process in person, onsite at the students’ schools within the Reynoldsburg City Schools District a minimum of 3 days per 5 day school week (80% during non-5 day school weeks.), during school hours. The evaluation team meetings are permitted to be held virtually, but not preferred. Virtual evaluation team meetings will only be held as such as a last option. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Effective, active listening skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to organize and compile data for various psychoeducational reports as required by state and federal regulations.
• Knowledge of District, school and community resources
• Knowledge of the range of special education services and supports required to address identified needs
• Ability to handle a multitude of tasks simultaneously and in a timely manner
• Ability to handle constant pressure and substantial amounts of stress
• Ability to supervise others (as appropriate and as assigned)
• Ability to collaborate with other staff in a variety of roles and positions
• Strong visionary and leadership skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability and confidence to make decisions based on the best interest of students
• Knowledge of District, local, state and federal special education laws, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to work with and communicate effectively with persons of varied cultural and educational backgrounds
• Ability to independently plan, organize, and hold meetings in person as well as virtually to maintain compliance

Specific Duties:

• Collect data using appropriate, culturally responsive curriculum-based measures and observations
• Provide consultation to staff on the provision of interventions, data collection from interventions for students referred for consultation, intervention and evaluation. Train staff on proper implementation.  Monitor implementation
• Manage the special education process at assigned building(s), performing testing for suspected disabilities as well as re-evaluations
• Support Positive Behavior Intervention Support Teams
• Process referrals for intervention, consultation and evaluation
• Provide counseling to students in crisis as assigned (dependent on licensure); serve on District Crisis Team
• Collect and analyze data related to school improvement, student outcomes, and accountability requirements
• Lead District MTSS process, as assigned

• Work with Teachers to:
• Identify and resolve academic barriers to learning
• Design and implement student progress monitoring systems
• Design and implement academic and behavioral interventions
• Support effective individualized instruction
• Support creative positive classroom environments
• Motivate all students to engage in learning

• Work with Students and Their Families to:
• Identify and address learning and behavior challenges that interfere with school success
• Evaluate eligibility for special education services (within a multidisciplinary team)
• Support students' social, emotional, and behavioral health
• Plan and present at parent engagement events to provide wellness. behavior, and social-emotional information for overall enhancement  of home to school collaboration
• Make referrals and help coordinate community support services

Qualifications:

• Valid School Psychologist License issued by the State of Ohio
• 3-5 years of experience, preferred

Contract Terms:

197 days (194 work days, 3 flex days)