School Psychologist 2026-2027 SY

Maple Heights City Schools; Maple Heights (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple Heights Board of Education invites applications for a School Psychologist within Special Pupil Services at Maple Heights City Schools. The role focuses on counseling, screenings, and collaboration with staff, students, and families to support student success.

The position emphasizes implementing IDEA-compliant practices, maintaining confidentiality, coordinating with outside agencies, and contributing to student identification and placement processes.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Valid school psychologist certificate.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Alternative qualifications as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent or Board of Education.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Provide individual and group counseling with students and parents when appropriate
• Participate in screening programs for children and identify placement needs
• Assist in coordinating with outside agencies as needed
• Maintain confidentiality and implement IDEA-based practices in service delivery

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

IDEA knowledge

Education

Graduate degree in psychology

Valid school psychologist certificate

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MAPLE HEIGHTS BOARD O F EDUCATION JOB DESCRIPTION

School Psychologist

Special Pupil Services

Maple Heights City Schools Director of Special Pupil Services

Location: Maple Heights City Schools

Basic Functions:

• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Promote positive public relations by interacting tactfully and diplomatically with staff, students, parents, and public
• Project a positive image through professional appearance, attitude, and conversation
• Serve as a role model for students by acting as a responsible, intelligent citizen
• Ensure safety o f students
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Enforce and comply with all Maple Heights Board of Education policies and procedures
• Performs all assigned duties in a complete, accurate, and timely manner
• Be available to staff and parents for consultation
• Provide individual and group counseling with handicapped and non-handicapped students and/or their parents when appropriate
• Participate in screening programs for children
• Facilitate contract with outside agencies when appropriate
• Participate in the identification and placement of handicapped children
• Recommend appropriate classroom management strategies for behavior management
• Responsible for implementing new practices or methods in the area of school psychology
• Maintain Medicaid logs
• Provide intensive psycho-educational evaluation of individual children identified as, or thought to be disabled

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned
• Assist the coordinator in implementing policies and procedures relating to special education

Qualifications:

• Graduate of professional degree in psychology from an accredited college or university
• Valid school psychologist certificate
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Such alternative to the above as the Superintendent and/or Board' of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (including, but not limited to):

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Basic computer skillsAbility to operate various office equipment
• Knowledge of anadherence to IDEA. 1997
• Remain current in policies, procedures, and service delivery options in special education