School Psychologist 2026-2027 SY at Maple Heights City Schools in Maple Heights, OH

Job description

MAPLE HEIGHTS BOARD O F EDUCATION JOB DESCRIPTION School Psychologist Special Pupil Services Maple Heights City Schools Director of Special Pupil Services Provide psycho-educational information regarding individual children identified as having, or suspected to have a disability; contribute to the multi-factored evaluation as a part of the multi-disciplinary team Note: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance Basic Functions: • Attend meetings and in-services as required • Promote positive public relations by interacting tactfully and diplomatically with staff, students, parents, and public • Project a positive image through professional appearance, attitude, and conversation • Serve as a role model for students by acting as a responsible, intelligent citizen • Ensure safety o f students • Maintain respect at all times for confidential information • Enforce and comply with allMaple Heights Board ofEducation policies and procedures • Performs all assigned duties in a complete, accurate, and timely manner • Be available to staff and parents for consultation • Provide individual and group counseling with handicapped and non-handicapped students and/or their parents when appropriate • Participate in screening programs for children • Facilitate contract with outside agencies when appropriate • Participate in the identification and placement of handicapped children • Recommend appropriate classroom management strategies for behavior management • Responsible for implementing new practices or methods in the are of school psychology • Maintain Medicaid logs • Provide intensive psycho-educational evaluation of individual children identified as, or thought to be disabled Other Duties and Responsibilities: • Perform other duties as assigned • Assist the coordinator in implementing policies and procedures relating to special education Qualifications: • Graduateofprofessional degree in psychology from an accredited college or university • Valid school psychologist certificate • High school diploma or equivalent • Such alternative tothe above as the Superintendent and/or Board' ofEducation may find appropriate Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (including, but not limited to): • Ability to work effectively with others • Ability tocommunicateideas clearly and effectively both orally and in writing • Organizational and problem solving skills • Basic computer skills • Ability to operate various office equipment • Knowledge of anadherence to IDEA. 1997 • Remain current in policies, procedures, and service delivery options in special education Position type: Student Support Services / Psychologist School / site: Maple Heights City Schools Attachments: 26-27 School Psych Posting (1).pdf , School Psychologist Job Description.pdf