School Psychologist SY 2026 - 2027 (Sign On Bonus Eligible)

School Psychologist – Full-Time SY 2026 – 2027 ($10,000 Sign On Bonus Eligible) Title:School Psychologist Reports To:Director of Student Services Employment Status:Full-Time Days:As Determined by the Director of Student Services FLSA:Exempt GENERAL DESCRIPTION Facilitate children's learning and adjustment through the use of Psycho-educational strategies. Effort is made to contribute to the understanding of learning difficulties, social, and emotional problems, environmental factors, and to aid in the utilization of available school and community resources as far as possible to meet each child's needs. include evaluation and assessment, planning and support services to students, their families and other professionals. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS •Masters' Degree or higher in Education of Psychology •Demonstrated success as a school psychologist •Appropriate state of Ohio certificate/license •License issued by Ohio Department of Education •Valid driver's license •Experience in administration, and special education •Successful administrative and/or supervisory experience •Knowledgeable of state and federal special education law •Familiarity with Medicaid billing •Proficient computer skills; knowledge of programs (SpEd) •Knowledge of identification of functional behavior and data collection tools for implementing a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) •Successfully pass BCI/FBI background checks ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. •Provide pre-referral, IAT and RTI consultation and support to staff members in assigned district(s), upon request •Lead the team in identifying, evaluating, placing, and re-evaluating students with disabilities consistent with Ohio’s Special Education Operating Standards •Participate and assist in MFE team decisions regarding class placement, instruction in the regular education environment, development of the IEP, and referrals for additional services. Serve as a District Rep at IEP meetings, as requested •As needed for preschool program, coordinate and schedule screenings and assessment, and also coordinate and lead preschool ETR and IEP meetings •In addition, process referrals as appropriate •Provide assistance in the effective use of individual student progress data to guide instruction •Maintain student records in collaboration with district ensuring compliance with appropriate confidentiality requirements •Serve as a consultant to assigned district(s) in coordinating the effective interaction between regular and special education •Coordinate in the preparation of reports as required •Provide counseling services to students consistent with Ohio’s Special Education Operating Standards •Provide crisis intervention counseling, as requested •Perform other specific job-related duties as directed •Maintain Evaluation Team Report (ETR) from start to finish providing intervention accommodations and modifications. Include all required documentation meeting all current legal deadlines •Provide direction in determining what disabilities are suspected and guide in differentiating between disabilities based on characteristics •Serve children with disabilities through program development and coordination of all essential liaison and logical operations in participating multi-county area, or in participating districts. •Substantially and effectively assist the Superintendent/Student Services Director in the task of providing leadership and coordination of special education programs and services. •Insure that each special education student be provided with a FAPE and an appropriate educational experience. •Monitor students’ psychological well-being, serving as part of schoolwide and districtwide crisis support. •Promote mental health as well as school and life success for all students. •All other duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. •Occasional exposure to blood and bodily fluids •Occasional interaction among unruly students/adults, including the need to intervene physically in crisis prevention •Physical abilities include standing, walking, sitting for extended periods, operating a computer, talking/hearing, near and far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field of vision required and occasionally to reach with hands and arms EVALUATION Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Director of Student Services according to Mid-Ohio ESC board policy. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor, appointing authority or designee. The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer.