What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at Hamilton Local Schools?
Description:
Located in a suburb of Columbus, Ohio, Hamilton Local School District is seeking a school psychologist that is organized, efficient, and self-motivated. If you would like to work in one of Central Ohio's Top Workplaces, we want to hear from you! We are offering a position that includes a full-time (8 hours per day), 205-day contract for full contract to begin 8/1/2026.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a valid school psychology license and certification from the professional board and the Ohio Department of Education.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
- Provides comprehensive evaluations of individual children identified as or suspected of being disabled and interpret results of evaluation to appropriate individuals.
- Participates as a member of evaluation/placement team and contributes to the written report of that team regarding student's individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Consults with parents, educational personnel and professionals from outside agencies on matters relating to the education and/or mental health of students.
- Provides counseling individually and for groups for students and/or their parents as needed.
- Assists educational staff in implementing or modifying instructional strategies, classroom management procedures, intervention strategies, and follow--up activities.
- May participate in student concerns process with school personnel and parents to develop interventions, plan evaluation, and/or provides consultation for students.
- Participates in parent/teacher conferences as needed.
- Maintains appropriate child study files.
- Attends scheduled school psychology department staff meetings when scheduled.
- Keep abreast of new developments in the field.
- Adheres to established professional and ethical standards for school psychologists.
- Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience and in accordance with specified salary schedule
Reports To:
Director of Student Services