Ohio Department Of Education Massillon , OH 44646
Posted 1 week ago
The following position is is available for the 2024-25 School Year
JOB DESCRIPTION
Serve the district as a leader in data-based decision making, problem solving, research, and best practices in the fields of education, disabilities, school psychology, mental health, and child development. Consult with other district leaders (e.g., directors, supervisors, coaches) toward district goals of student academic achievement and mental wellness in addition to completing assessments, multi-factored evaluations, and consultation regarding individual students consistent with state mandated requirements.
Essential Functions:
Serve as chairperson of the Building(s) Intervention Assistance Team and multi-factored evaluation team
Consult with school personnel in identifying children who need individual assessment(s)
Provide intensive psycho-educational evaluations of individual children suspected of having educational disabilities
Select and administer appropriate assessment instruments to determine educational needs and eligibility for special education services
Review school records and consult with school personnel, parents, agency representatives, physicians and other appropriate personnel for facts of diagnostic significance
Gather all information from Multifactored Evaluation/Evaluation Team Report (MFE/ETR) members and compile a written team report delineating the results of the team evaluation including recommendations for programs and services and suggestions for Individual Educational Programs (IEP)
Interpret test findings, observations, and recommendations to parents, students (if appropriate), teachers, principals, counselors, and other appropriate school personnel
Consult with teachers, principals, parents, and other educational personnel on matters relating to the education, behavior, and/or mental health of students
Assist teachers in implementing or modifying instruction, classroom management, and intervention strategies
Consult with school personnel regarding retention/promotion, changes in academic programs, shifts to other classrooms or teachers, transfers to other schools, and referrals to selected remedial programs
Provide short-term counseling for special education students
Every three years, or more frequently if conditions warrant reevaluate students receiving special education services
Participate in and help conduct in-service training programs and staff development, when requested by the Director of Student Services
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
Maintain accurate and complete records as required
Collaborate with colleagues
Observe ethics of the teaching profession
Keep current knowledge of all rules and regulations regarding special education standards
Perform any other duties assigned by the Director of Student Services
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Promote good public relations
Provide mental health activities for children within the scope of school-based practice
Maintain Medicaid logs
Serve as a role model for students
Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner
Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships
Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other educational materials
Represent the district at local, state and regional activities/committees as agreed to
Participate in intervention assistance team meetings
Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues
Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services/Superintendent or designee
Qualifications:
Master's degree in educational psychology or equivalent from a four-year college or university
Appropriate State of Ohio certifications/license
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Organizational and problem solving skills
Specialized skill in evaluation procedures for student academic/behavioral problems
Ability to operate various office equipment
Basic skills in counseling and consultation
Knowledge of educational psychology
Computer/word processing skills
Equipment Operated:
Computer
Fax machine
Printer
Telephone
Standardized and criterion referenced tests and survey checklists for individualized assessment
TV/VCR or DVD player
iPads
Copy machine
Calculator
Overhead projector
Additional Working Conditions:
Occasional evening work
Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
Occasional interaction with unruly students
Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g. computer keyboard, calculator, writing
Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, climb, and stoop
Occasional travel, e.g., attending professional development outside of district, evaluation, assessment, IEP and placement, meetings outside of district
Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to work on all scheduled school days, except calamity days
Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds
Occasional requirement to operate school district vehicle
This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.
Ohio Department Of Education