School Psychologist - Hiring Now

Pediatric Developmental Services • Akron, OH

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About The Position

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is hiring a School Psychologist to provide services that support children’s social, emotional, and behavioral development. The role includes counseling students and parents, contributing to individualized education program (IEP) development, and collaborating with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams. The psychologist is responsible for following applicable record-keeping and procedural requirements and maintaining a schedule that ensures required meetings and services are completed.

PDS provides pediatric therapists, including school psychologists, to public school districts, charter schools, and communities. The organization’s mission is to positively impact the lives of children and communities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Psychology.
• Have obtained or be eligible for a School Psychologist endorsement as prescribed by the State Department of Education.
• Ability to work independently and maintain ethical and accountability standards.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and effective, courteous verbal and written communication.
• Ability to coordinate activities and work effectively with professional staff, support staff, parents, and representatives of agencies outside the school system.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or specialized training in pediatric mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services to students and their parents.
• Participate in a multi-tiered system of support for students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs, including interdisciplinary meetings to evaluate and discuss student diagnosis and treatment.
• Participate in initial and annual IEP development as appropriate.
• Collaborate with and coach families and staff to support social and emotional development, including during weekly team meetings and follow-up meetings.
• Follow federal, state, and local procedures for record keeping, eligibility documentation, timelines, and procedural safeguards.
• Develop and maintain a schedule to ensure compliance with required meetings and services.

Benefits

• Health insurance with company contribution.
• Dental insurance with company contribution.
• Vision insurance with company contribution.
• Retirement account with company matching.
• Unlimited CEUs.
• Competitive salary and compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time