School Psychologist (Teacher)
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Work Locations
Ohio School for the Deaf500 Morse RoadColumbus43214
Organization
Ohio Deaf & Blind Education ServicesClassified Indicator : ClassifiedBargaining Unit / Exempt : Bargaining Unit
Schedule
Full-timeCompensation : In accordance with OEA deaf / blind teacher scale
Unposting Date
Jun 28, 2024, 11 : 59 : 00 PM
Primary Job Skill
EducationTechnical Skills : Psychology, Educational supportProfessional Skills : Analyzation, Building Trust, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence, ConfidentialitySchool Psychologist (Teacher)(240003AX)
Job Duties
The school psychologist will support the Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services, including the Ohio School for the Deaf and the Ohio State School for the Blind, by using a variety of strategies including record review, observations, assessments, and team conferences to address student needs, to improve school systems and to produce an accurate assessment ofstudents’ abilities and challenges.
This position includes the opportunity to grow professional expertise in serving students with visual impairments and students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
We are committed to supporting and developing professional growth in these areas.
Identifies students’ service requirements :
- Conducts psychological evaluations and / or assessments;
- Administers, scores and interprets psychological tests and / or assessments;
- Reviews pre-admission or pre-treatment dates and documentation from local school districts;
- Consults with students, staff and families regarding effective teaching strategies and techniques to manage student behavior and crises.
Assists administrators in students’ personal, behavioral, and social development :
- Conducts interviews and writes evaluation reports for school-aged students with emotional or behavior problems;
- Reviews and evaluates behavior plans;
- Provides psychological intervention treatment;
- Serves as advisor on psychological matters (, IEP, MFE, FBA / BIP);
- Participates, facilitates and documents the treatment review team process;
- Conducts student counseling and follows upon treatment;
- Administers and interprets age-appropriate assessments for children with disabilities;
- Reviews and advises administration on admission, placement, behavior and dismissal issues;
- Administers and / or advises administration on threat assessments as needed.
Protects student's confidentiality :
- Maintains and monitors confidential information process;
- Reports suspected abuse or neglect to law enforcement authorities and superintendent;
- Follows all FERPA and HIPAA requirements related to student information.