School Psychologist

Grandview Heights School is seeking a dedicated and experienced School Psychologist beginning in the 2025-2026 school year!

Title: School Psychologist

Reports to: Chief student Growth and Development Officer

Employment Status: Regular, Exempt, GHEA Bargaining Member

Position Summary: Conduct multi-factored and intervention-based assessments, and provide leadership in problem solving with school staff, parents, and agencies.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in School Psychology
• School Psychology license/certificate from the Ohio Department of Education

Essential Functions

• Thorough knowledge and understanding Federal, State, and local rules governing Special Education and related disciplines
• Ability to effectively implement Federal, State, and local rules for Special Education in a timely manner
• Assist parents and teachers with problem solving
• Assess students who are suspected of having a disability according to Board adopted procedures
• Assemble, interpret, and organize information for multi-factored evaluation reports
• Compose, summarize, and issue reports and other documents as necessary
• Assist with crisis intervention, when appropriate
• Provide situation-appropriate counseling services to students
• Provide parent education services
• Thorough knowledge of tests and measurements as they pertain to the position
• Mastery in consultative, counseling, and conferencing skills
• Serves as a role model in the practice of ethical principles, responsible behavior and democratic values
• Work with and help lead the MTSS process

Professional Development

• Engage in continuous professional growth and complete a professional development plan according to procedures
  adopted by the district
• Be available for education and psychology related purposes outside the instructional day when requested to do so
  and under reasonable circumstances
• Serve on committees and participate in school related activities in a professional and responsible manner
• Learn and implement the administrative procedures associated with the psychology assignment; for example,
  purchase procedures for testing supplies

Communication and Collaboration

• Interpret Special Education rules and procedures to staff, parents, and community members
• Consult with principals, school counselors, teachers, and other applicable staff members, to appropriately assign
  assessment and problem solving responsibilities
• Communicate with agencies, authorities, and private practitioners, according to confidentiality guidelines and other
  district procedures
• Use sound judgment, tact and diplomacy when interacting with students, parents and the community
• Maintain the confidentiality of information that is not public domain

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain an appropriate personal appearance and hygiene
• Observe all safety and health regulations of the school district
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services, the Superintendent or his/her designee