The East Central Ohio ESC is seeking a qualified School Psychologist, beginning with the 2025-26 school year.  In this role, the individual will provide psycho-educational assessments, program planning, and consultation services that promote mental health and facilitate students learning.

Responsibilities:

• Consults with administrators to evaluate the ability of school psychology services to meet the needs of students
• Monitors education laws, rules and regulations; develops protocols necessary to comply with legislative mandates
• Participates in a differentiated referral system that allows staff and parents to request an evaluation and/or consultation for non-disabled students
• Collaborates with staff in intervention assistance meetings; administers diagnostic tests and interprets results and monitors effectiveness of interventions
• Helps formulate and guide the implementation of IEPs for students meeting eligibility requirements; works with staff to ensure that services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment
• Consults with parents as needed and provides programs to help parents understand/improve parenting skills
• Coordinates services for students participating in community programs
• Works with staff to carry out “child find” and preschool/kindergarten screening activities
• Instructs teachers in the early identification of mental health risks
• Helps staff address student concerns (i.e., excessive absences, at-risk behavior, mental/physical health, family/peer relations)
• Serves as a resources for drug prevention awareness and intervention activities
• Conducts group sessions as needed to address student concerns
• Participates in conferences, staff meetings, and other required program activities as directed

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid Ohio school psychologist license or certificate
• Record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment
• Compliance with drug-free workplace rules and board policies
• Ability to access community resources appropriate to the needs of students

Interested candidates should submit a resume and letter of interest to Nanette McFadden, Executive Director of HR – nanette.mcfadden@ecoesc.org.