2027-2028 School Psychologist

LICKING HEIGHTS LOCAL SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

RESPONSIBLE TO: DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

INTRODUCTION:

At Licking Heights Local Schools, our commitment to student success drives everything we do. We believe in providing equitable, personalized learning experiences focused on building character skills and achieving academic excellence. Our comprehensive framework, addressing milestones from kindergarten readiness to college and career competencies, ensures that every student thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. We are dedicated to creating a positive school culture where students can explore their talents through extracurricular activities, fostering well-rounded and socially responsible citizens.

To be successful at Licking Heights Local Schools, staff members must embody a range of skills, including:

? Passion for education and student well-being

? Effective mentoring and guidance for students

? Strong communication and collaboration skills

? Continuous learning and professional development

? Forward-thinking planning and strategic decision-making

? Openness to two-way communication and community engagement

We are dedicated to supporting our staff through comprehensive induction, providing ongoing professional development aligned with our district's vision, and creating a safe and empowering school environment where every individual can flourish. Join us in our mission to provide an exceptional education experience that prepares students for success in school, career, and life.

JOB GOAL: Provide psycho-educational services/evaluations to individual students, and consultation to parents/staff/administrators regarding behavior and learning concerns for students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

? Licensed to practice School Psychology in the state of Ohio

? Educational Specialist (Ed.S) in School Psychology preferred

? Acts according to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.

? Embraces high-performance standards (e.g., engagement, proficiency, resilience, etc.)

? Holds/maintains required Ohio Department of Education credentials.

? Maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensure the safety of students.

2. Provide intensive psycho-educational evaluation of individual children identified as, or thought to have an educational disability.

3. Coordinate the written report of the evaluation team.

4. Provide the results of psycho-educational evaluation for consideration in the development of IEP’s for each student with a disability

5. Consult with teachers, parents and other educational personnel in matters relating to the education and/or mental health of students identified or suspected of having an educational disability.

6. Counsel individually and in groups with identified students in areas related to their educational disability.

7. Maintain records on all students served.

8. Evaluate intellectual, social, academic and adaptive behavior of children referred.

9. Participate in the identification and make recommendations during IEP development of students who are initially identified as a student with a disability.

10. Maintain clear and written reports.

11. Recommend appropriate classroom management strategies for behavior management with guidance counselors.

12. Develop Functional Behavior Assessments and assist the intervention specialist to develop Behavior Improvement Plans.

13. Schedule meetings with parents as necessary.

14. Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy.

15. Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g. results of evaluation and resulting reports, as well as information disclosed by parent/teacher/outside resources.

16. Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents.

17. Promote good public relations through personal appearance, attitude and conversation.

18. Attend meetings and in-services as required.

19. Possesses the ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations

20. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information

21. Demonstrates the ability to make proper data based decisions when required

22. Able to effectively use software specific to the job function including but not limited to typical office application, digital calendar, word processing software, Special Education specific software and the District Student Information System.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The district offers equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including gender identity, pregnancy, and sexual orientation), or any other legally protected category. The district maintains a drug and alcohol-free work environment to prevent the adverse impact of substance abuse on employee performance and protect the rights of co-workers and the public. Safety is essential to job performance. All employees are required to comply with workplace health/safety regulations and district policies when duties entail any of the following situations:

? Encounters with aggressive, angry, rude, or unpleasant individuals.

? Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemicals, combustible materials, electrical hazards, loud noises, moving mechanical parts, odors, slippery/uneven surfaces, etc.

? Exposure to blood-borne pathogens or contagious diseases.

? Exposure to severe weather conditions or temperature extremes.

? Movements that require balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, or reaching.

? Operating or riding in a vehicle. Working in or near vehicular traffic.

? Performing tasks that require complex sequencing, dexterity, strength, stamina, etc.

? Traveling to meetings and work assignments.

? Working at heights, in confined spaces, or under diminished/variable lighting.

This job description document does not establish a contract or alter board-authorized employment agreements. Employee benefits, classifications, contract durations, skill sets, wage rates, and work schedules may vary by assignment. This summary document describes typical job functions and does not represent an exhaustive list of all possible work responsibilities.

Employee duties may change in response to collective bargaining agreements, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/service adjustments, regulatory compliance, technological innovations, and unforeseen events.

EVALUATION: Performance of these responsibilities will be evaluated annually by the Director of Special Education

CREATED: October 15, 2024