School Psychologist – Full-Time (SY 2026 – 2027)
Date Posted: 08/01/2026
Location: Mid-Ohio Districts
Date Available: Until Filled
Reports To: Director of Student Services
Employment Status: Determined by the Director of 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/SKILLS
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.
Shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout employment at Mid-Ohio ESC.
All other duties as assigned
PERSONAL QUALITITES
Possesses a high level of professional and ethical standards
Acknowledges personal accountability for decisions and conduct
Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work environment
Effectively uses active listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills
Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual
Organizes tasks and manages time effectively
Meets deadlines despite time constraints
Uses diplomacy and exercises self-control when dealing with other individuals
Wears work attire appropriate for the position
Accepts responsibility
Exhibits a positive outlook
Takes initiative
Exhibits a service mentality and is responsive to internal and external client requests for service
Good Communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work well with others and maintain confidentiality
Participates in professional development that relates to the position
Operate standard office equipment including computers, word processing, spreadsheets and communication software
Seeks to be a leader in technology integration
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.
Adjust work hours necessary to complete duties
Occasional exposure to blood and bodily fluids
Reliable transportation, occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions
Occasional interaction among unruly students/adults, including the need to intervene physically in crisis prevention
Regular interaction with students and staff
Physical abilities include stooping, standing, squatting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling, 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
Work requires handling average weight materials or equipment (up to 25 pounds), but not for sustained periods
Operate standard office equipment including computers, copy machines, communication software, Microsoft Word and Excel and Google Docs / Sheets
This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. Travel among schools and districts is required
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated 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. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact us to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.