2026-2027 School Psychologist

Licking Heights School District•Pataskala, OH

About The Position

At Licking Heights Local Schools, our commitment to student success drives everything we do. We believe in providing equitable, personalized learning experiences focused on building character skills and achieving academic excellence. Our comprehensive framework, addressing milestones from kindergarten readiness to college and career competencies, ensures that every student thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. We are dedicated to creating a positive school culture where students can explore their talents through extracurricular activities, fostering well-rounded and socially responsible citizens. To be successful at Licking Heights Local Schools, staff members must embody a range of skills, including: Passion for education and student well-being Effective mentoring and guidance for students Strong communication and collaboration skills Continuous learning and professional development Forward-thinking planning and strategic decision-making Openness to two-way communication and community engagement We are dedicated to supporting our staff through comprehensive induction, providing ongoing professional development aligned with our district's vision, and creating a safe and empowering school environment where every individual can flourish. Join us in our mission to provide an exceptional education experience that prepares students for success in school, career, and life.

Requirements

Licensed to practice School Psychology in the state of Ohio
Acts according to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
Embraces high-performance standards (e.g. engagement, proficiency, resilience, etc.)
Holds/maintains required Ohio Department of Education credentials.
Maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.

Nice To Haves

Educational Specialist (Ed.S) in School Psychology preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of students.
Provide intensive psycho-educational evaluation of individual children identified as, or thought to have an educational disability.
Coordinate the written report of the evaluation team.
Provide the results of psycho-educational evaluation for consideration in the development of IEP’s for each student with a disability
Consult with teachers, parents and other educational personnel in matters relating to the education and/or mental health of students identified or suspected of having an educational disability.
Counsel individually and in groups with identified students in areas related to their educational disability.
Maintain records on all students served.
Evaluate intellectual, social, academic and adaptive behavior of children referred.
Participate in the identification and make recommendations during IEP development of students who are initially identified as a student with a disability.
Maintain clear and written reports.
Recommend appropriate classroom management strategies for behavior management with guidance counselors.
Develop Functional Behavior Assessments and assist the intervention specialist to develop Behavior Improvement Plans.
Schedule meetings with parents as necessary.
Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy.
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g. results of evaluation and resulting reports, as well as information disclosed by parent/teacher/outside resources.
Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents.
Promote good public relations through personal appearance, attitude and conversation.
Attend meetings and in-services as required.
Possesses the ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations
Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information
Demonstrates the ability to make proper data based decisions when required
Able to effectively use software specific to the job function including but not limited to typical office application, digital calendar, word processing software, Special Education specific software and the District Student Information System.