School Psychologist at Orion Academy (Part-Time)

National Heritage Academies • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Orion Academy is a K–8 school in Cincinnati, Ohio, opened in 2004. The School Psychologist role is scheduled for 4 hours per week. The psychologist conducts individualized psychological and psycho-educational assessments, supports academic skill development, assists with IEP goals, counsels students and parents, and collaborates with the special education team on interventions and programs.

Orion Academy describes its environment as offering an experienced leadership team, strong staff support, a safe learning environment, high parent involvement, behavioral support for teachers and students, and a dean support model. Starting pay is described as above market scales.

Requirements

• Ohio State Board-approved School Psychologist license.
• Ohio Department of Education Pupil Services license with the School Psychologist endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret a wide range of individualized standardized assessment instruments across psychological domains.
• Administer achievement tests and guide other staff in their administration.
• Conduct psychological and psycho-educational diagnostic and prescriptive evaluations of children.
• Provide interventions and instructional support to help develop students’ academic skills.
• Assist with writing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and consult on implementing their goals.
• Counsel students and parents and direct them to further resources when needed.
• Collaborate with the special education team to design and implement intervention strategies and programs.

Benefits

• Starting pay above market scales.
• Experienced leadership team.
• High level of support for all staff.
• Safe learning environment with external and internal cameras.
• High parent involvement.
• Behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).
• Dean support model.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed