School Psychologist - Wolf Creek/Belpre

Ohio Valley ESC•Cambridge, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year and will be servicing Belpre City Schools and Wolf Creek Local Schools in Washington County. The salary for this role is determined based on the candidate's education and years of experience.

Requirements

Possess excellent interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Keep current on educational issues and psychological practices
Provide the intensive psycho-educational evaluation of individual children identified or suspected of having a disability.
Lead the development of functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans to assist teachers in improving student behaviors within the classroom.
Contribute to the written report of the evaluation team and interpret the results of the psycho-educational evaluation for consideration in the development of the IEP for each child identified as a student with a disability.
Prepare and submit a written report specifying findings of the psycho-educational assessment.
Consult with teachers, parents, and other educational personnel on matters relating to the education and/or mental health of children with disabilities to insure the provision of the appropriate education program.
Counsel individually and in groups with students with disabilities and/or their families.
Serve as consultant to the schools in the development of educational evaluation, pupil and personnel policies, in-service activities, curriculum, and staff development.
Assist educational staff in implementing or modifying instructional strategies, classroom management procedures, and intervention strategies within the classroom.
Provide leadership from the field of school psychology regarding best practices in developing the multi-level system of supports within the district.
Provide screening programs, mental health activities, and referral to and consultation with outside service agencies.
Adhere to a typical weekly schedule.
Work both individually and as a team member with other OVESC personnel and personnel of the assigned district.
Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to authorities as required by law.
Promotes a positive image of the OVESC and school districts.
Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Perform such other duties as assigned by the OVESC Superintendent, or his/her designee.