School Psychologist 2026-2027 SY

MAPLE HEIGHTS BOARD O F EDUCATION JOB DESCRIPTION
School Psychologist
Special Pupil Services
Maple Heights City Schools Director of Special Pupil Services
Provide psycho-educational information regarding individual children identified as having, or suspected to have a disability; contribute to the multi-factored evaluation as a part of the multi-disciplinary team
Note: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance
Basic Functions:
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Promote positive public relations by interacting tactfully and diplomatically with staff, students, parents, and
public
• Project a positive image through professional appearance, attitude, and conversation
• Serve as a role model for students by acting as a responsible, intelligent citizen
• Ensure safety o f students
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Enforce and comply with allMaple Heights Board ofEducation policies and procedures
• Performs all assigned duties in a complete, accurate, and timely manner
• Be available to staff and parents for consultation
• Provide individual and group counseling with handicapped and non-handicapped students and/or their parents
when appropriate
• Participate in screening programs for children
• Facilitate contract with outside agencies when appropriate
• Participate in the identification and placement of handicapped children
• Recommend appropriate classroom management strategies for behavior management
• Responsible for implementing new practices or methods in the are of school psychology
• Maintain Medicaid logs
• Provide intensive psycho-educational evaluation of individual children identified as, or thought to be disabled

Other Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Assist the coordinator in implementing policies and procedures relating to special education

Qualifications:
• Graduateofprofessional degree in psychology from an accredited college or university
• Valid school psychologist certificate
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Such alternative tothe above as the Superintendent and/or Board' ofEducation may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (including, but not limited to):

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability tocommunicateideas clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to operate various office equipment
• Knowledge of anadherence to IDEA. 1997
• Remain current in policies, procedures, and service delivery options in special education