Part-Time School Psychologist - 2026/2027 SY

Athensmeigs; Ohio; On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center (AMESC) is seeking a qualified School Psychologist for a part-time, on-site role up to 29 hours per week, based on need.

The position requires a Master’s in Educational Psychology, Ohio certification, and the ability to conduct psycho-educational evaluations, provide counseling, and collaborate with staff and families. Posting date October 14, 2026; closing date October 30, 2026; salary per established salary schedule.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Educational Psychology or equivalent.
• Appropriate State of Ohio certifications/license.
• Must pass BCI and FBI background checks.

Responsibilities

• Available to staff and parents for consultation.
• Counsel individually and in groups with children and students with disabilities and/or their parents.
• Provide screening programs for children.
• Provide referral to and consultation with outside service agencies.
• Conduct individual psycho-educational evaluations of children referred to the Pupil Services Department; interpret findings, when appropriate, to parents, teachers, and other school personnel and qualified community agencies through conferences and written reports.
• Participate in the identification and placement of children with disabilities.
• Recommend appropriate classroom management strategies for behavior management.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required.
• Write report summaries in parent-friendly language; communicate clearly with parents/guardians of all educational levels.

Skills

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Active listening

Organizational skills

Evaluation procedures

Counseling basics

Educational psychology knowledge

Time management

Education

Master's degree in Educational Psychology

Ohio certification/license

Job description

The Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center (AMESC) is seeking qualified applicants for a part-time School Psychologist position. This in person (on-site) position will be up to 29 hours per week and will be based upon availability and need.

The Mission of the Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center is to work in partnership with the community to improve student achievement, build capacity, and raise expectations for all individuals in our service region.

Posting Date: October 14 , 2026

Closing Date: October 30 , 2026

Salary: Per established salary schedule

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Educational Psychology or equivalent
• Appropriate State of Ohio certifications/license
• Must pass BCI and FBI background checks

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
• Basic skills in counseling and consultation
• Knowledge of educational psychology
• Effective time management

Essential Functions

• Available to staff and parents for consultation
• Counsel individually and in groups with children and students with disabilities and/or their parents
• Provide screening programs for children
• Provide referral to and consultation with outside service agencies
• Conduct individual psycho-educational evaluations of children referred to the Pupil Services Department; interpret findings, when appropriate, to parents, teachers, and other school personnel and qualified community agencies through conferences and written reports
• Participate in the identification and placement of children with disabilities
• Recommend appropriate classroom management strategies for behavior management
• Implement new practices or methods in the area of school psychology
• Attend meetings and in‑services as required by Superintendent/Board
• Meet the confidentiality requirements of FERPA, district policy, and professional codes of conduct
• Provide the results of the psycho-educational evaluation for consideration in the development of IEPs for each student
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of children suspected to have a disability
• Assume case manager responsibility for individual students for the assessment phase and evaluation team report writing portions of child study
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required
• Provide guidance to students to promote their educational development
• Collaborate with colleagues
• Attend educational field trips as appropriate
• Refer students suspected of learning difficulties to the intervention assistance team
• Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life
• Observe ethics of the teaching profession
• Keep abreast of all rules and regulations regarding special education standards
• Write report summaries in parent‑friendly language; communicate clearly with parents/guardians of all educational levels