Job description

Part to full time positions available in multiple grades and school districts.Apply online here: https://www.applitrack.com/midohioesc/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=193QUALIFICATIONSMasters' Degree or higher in Education of PsychologyDemonstrated success as a school psychologist Appropriate state of Ohio certificate/licenseLicense issued by Ohio Department of EducationValid driver's licenseExperience in administration, and special educationSuccessful administrative and/or supervisory experienceKnowledgeable of state and federal special education lawFamiliarity with Medicaid billingProficient 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 checksGENERAL DESCRIPTIONFacilitate 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.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.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSTo 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 requestLead the team in identifying, evaluating, placing, and re-evaluating students with disabilities consistent with Ohios Special Education Operating StandardsParticipate 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 requestedAs 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 instructionMaintain student records in collaboration with district ensuring compliance with appropriate confidentiality requirementsServe as a consultant to assigned district(s) in coordinating the effective interaction between regular and special educationCoordinate in the preparation of reports as requiredProvide counseling services to students consistent with Ohios Special Education Operating StandardsProvide crisis intervention counseling, as requestedPerform other specific job-related duties as directedMaintain Evaluation Team Report (ETR) from start to finish providing intervention accommodations and modifications. Include all required documentation meeting all current legal deadlinesProvide direction in determining what disabilities are suspected and guide in differentiating between disabilities based on characteristicsPERSONAL QUALITIESPossesses a high level of professional and ethical standardsAcknowledges personal accountability for decisions and conductDemonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work environmentEffectively uses active listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skillsMaintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctualOrganizes tasks and manages time effectiveMeets deadlines despite time constraintsUses diplomacy and exercises self-control when dealing with other individualsWears work attire appropriate for the positionAccepts responsibilityExhibits a positive outlookTakes initiativeExhibits a service mentality and is responsive to internal and external client requests for serviceParticipates in professional development that relates to the positionOperate standard office equipment including computers, word processing, spreadsheets and communication softwareSeeks to be a leader in technology integrationWORKING CONDITIONSThe 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. Adjust work hours necessary to complete dutiesOccasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions Occasional interaction among unruly students/adults, including the need to intervene physically in crisis preventionPhysical 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 armsEVALUATIONPerformance of this job will be evaluated by the Director of Student Services according to Mid-Ohio ESC board policy with input from school district personnel. 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 the duties performed for this 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.

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