School Psychologist

Director of Special Education

Funding Source: IDEA

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal and State Laws and all current policies and procedures regarding the handicapped and exceptional youth.
• Possess the necessary License/Certification required as a School Psychologist by the state of Ohio.
  
  

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters Degree in Psychology.
  
  

• Administer an individual psycho-educational evaluation of students referred to the Department of Psychological Services by designated staff and parents.
• Utilize diagnostic instruments and techniques appropriate for the area of handicap or suspected handicap being evaluated.
• Identify, evaluate, and conduct the three-year re-evaluation of handicapped students.
• Participate in the development of the IEP and in the IEP conference of newly identified handicapped students.
• Provide individual and/or group counseling for regular education students as determined by the building PPS Team.
• Assist with staff development in the areas of assessment, curriculum, instruction, effective education, etc.
• Act in an advisory capacity to the District when selecting District-wide test instruments for assessing group intelligence or achievement, developing new programs, etc..
• Maintain complete files, records, and written psychological reports on each student referred and/or served.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education, Director of Pupil Services, and the Superintendent.
  
  

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the CEO/Superintendent.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Terms of Employment: Salary:

2026 - 2027 School Year Per the negotiated ECEA Contract 189 days Additional 10 days per diem