School Psychologist

Employment Opportunity

Butler County Educational Service Center

November 11, 2024

ANTICIPATED FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

POSITION:                   School Psychologist 

STARTING DATE:         August 2025

SALARY:                       Based upon the approved Governing Board Salary Schedule

BENEFITS:                    Excellent benefits for all full time employees

WORK YEAR:               Full Time – 195 Days    

DEADLINE:                   Until Filled                   

APPLY TO:                    Apply by clicking here: Application

BENEFITS:  Employees are eligible for some or all of the following benefits based on their position.

Medical/Dental/Vision – no waiting period. Benefits 2024

Paid sick time 

Summers off – for all school-based employees 

Group Life Insurance  

Savings plans – American Fidelity 

Employee Assistance Program - Anthem EAP 

Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Public Service Loan Forgiveness 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:   The psychologist will assist school personnel in the identification, assessment, placement, and re-evaluation of children who come under the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, gifted and other children as appropriate, provide consultation services to teachers, parents and other school personnel on behavioral and academic interventions as well as facilitate mental health services with outside agencies if necessary. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree.
• Current School Psychologist Certification from Ohio Department of Education
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory standards and district policies related to assigned functions.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively and work productively with all levels of district staff, students, parents and the general public. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and able to handle problem situations in a tactful, courteous and respectful manner.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively serve as a leader and member of a team.
• Ability to adapt and respond to multiple priorities and demands, deal with the concerns of staff/students/parents in a timely manner, and resolve problem situations in a positive manner. 
• Ability to analyze and summarize data related to assessment results and develops plans of action to address a variety of program issues and concerns.
• Willingness/ability to work as a team member.
• Good organizational skills.
• History of good job attendance.
• Valid driver’s license and access to personal insured vehicle during business hours.
• Must pass required criminal background checks and be free from communicable disease.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year as established by the Governing Board.  The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non - prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District. 

EVALUATION:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.

The Butler County Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer.  Applications will be accepted without regard to age, race, handicap, color, sex or national origin.  The regulations of Title VI, VII (Civil Rights Acts of 1984), Equal Pay act of 1963, Americans With Disabilities Act, Title IX, and the Drug-free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 are followed.  (If you need an accommodation to interview, contact Human Resources by the deadline.