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• Positions Type: This is an Independent Contractor role, not classified as full-time or part-time
• Location Requirement: Applicants must be licensed to teach in Virginia (If you are currently unlicensed in Virginia, we are committed to assisting you with the necessary documentation and process for licensure.)
• Regulatory Compliance: All applicants will be subject to the regulations and provisions set forth by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Jefferson County Educational Service Center.

Position:                         School Psychologist PK-12

Assignment Area:         Jefferson County Educational Service Center

2023 Sunset Boulevard

                                        Steubenville, Ohio 43952

Work Location:            Jefferson County, Ohio

Salary:                           Based upon education and experience on the salary schedule

Employment Date:       August 2024

Contract:                       210 day contract

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Valid Ohio School Psychologist certificate/license
• Knowledge and experience in measures of psycho-educational assessment and interpretation

General Purpose:

School Psychologists support students’ learning, social development, and mental and behavioral health using problem-solving, assessment, data-based decision-making, and the delivery of evidence-based interventions. School psychologists collaborate and consult with educators, families, and other professionals to help create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students. 

General Responsibilities:

School psychologists provide a comprehensive range of services as described in the current standards from the National Association of School Psychologists while complying with federal and state model policies and procedures, completing all required reports and record keeping in accordance with required timelines, and maintaining confidentiality. The school psychologist functions as part of the district’s Student Support Services Team. This team collaboratively provides a multi-tiered system of support through the implementation and monitoring of evidence-based behavioral and academic interventions for all students in need. The services provided should reflect the specific needs of the students, families, and schools served and address the following non-exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and expectations:

Duties:

Data-Based Decision-Making and Accountability:

School psychologists utilize varied models and methods of assessment and data collection for identifying the strengths and needs of individual students and the broader school community, developing effective services and programs, and measuring progress and outcomes. Collaboration will occur with intervention-based assistance teams and/or assist with interventions and progress monitoring in an MTSS system.

Consultation and Collaboration:

School psychologists consult and collaborate with colleagues, students, families, and other stakeholders to promote effective implementation of services.

Interventions and Instructional Support to Develop Academic Skills:

School psychologists, in collaboration with others, use assessment and data collection methods to implement and evaluate services that support cognitive and academic skills. Comprehensive evaluations will be completed for individual students suspected of having a disability, interpret results, and provide a written report. Evaluations will also be completed for gifted and talented programs.

Interventions and Mental Health Services to Develop Social and Life Skills:

School psychologists, in collaboration with others, use assessment and data-collection methods to implement and evaluate services that support socialization, learning, and mental and behavioral health, including but not limited to behavioral support, individual and group counseling, and social skills training.

School-Wide Practices to Promote Learning:

School psychologists develop and implement practices and strategies to create and maintain effective and supportive learning environments for children and others (e.g., positive behavior interventions and supports).

Preventive and Responsive Services:

School psychologists promote services that enhance learning, mental and behavioral health, safety, and physical well-being through protective and adaptive factors and implement effective crisis preparation, response, and recovery.

Family–School Collaboration Services:

School psychologists implement and evaluate services that respond to culture and context and facilitate family and school partnerships and interactions with community agencies for the enhancement of academic and social–behavioral outcomes for children.

Diversity in Development and Learning:

School psychologists provide effective professional services that promote effective functioning for individuals, families, and schools with diverse characteristics, cultures, and backgrounds and across multiple contexts, with the recognition that an understanding and respect for diversity in development and learning and advocacy for social justice are foundations for all aspects of service delivery.

Research and Program Evaluation:

School psychologists evaluate and apply research as a foundation for service delivery and, in collaboration with others, use various techniques and technology resources for data collection, measurement, and analysis to support effective practices at the individual, group, and/or systems levels.

Legal, Ethical, and Professional Practice:

School psychologists provide services consistent with ethical, legal, and professional standards; engage in responsive ethical and professional decision-making; collaborate with other professionals; and apply professional work characteristics needed for effective practice as school psychologists, including respect for human diversity and social justice, communication skills, effective interpersonal skills, responsibility, adaptability, initiative, dependability, and technology skills.

Working Conditions, Environment, and Physical Requirements:   

Qualified applicants will possess good oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, problem-solving, and consultation and collaboration skills. Oral and written communication is required for sharing information with staff and parents. Computer processing and data entry are required for this position. Visual acuity and hearing are required for the delivery of assessment, intervention, and consultation services. Occasional lifting of materials and equipment of less than 25 pounds and assisting with students may be required. The ability to maintain emotional control under stress and work with multiple deadlines, a variety of people and personnel, and frequent interruptions is required. The school psychologist also may be asked to perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks. 

Other Opportunities:

School psychologists have the opportunity to participate in various departmental and district-wide initiatives, including but not limited to serving on advisory groups or steering committees, and providing professional development and mentorship or supervision (depending on experience). Professional development opportunities are provided as well as membership to state and national organizations.

Qualified individuals desiring consideration for employment must submit a letter of interest and resume to:

Amber Fomenko

Jefferson County Educational Service Center

2023 Sunset Boulevard

Steubenville, Ohio 43952

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 740.283.3347 x125

• Intervention Specialist (K-12) or (PreK-6) License
• Detail oriented
• Good communications skills
• Ability to collect and analyze data and make sound decisions based on the data

1. Instruct students in English utilizing course of study approved by the Board of Education.
2. Plan/direct learning activities and evaluate the learning experience of students.
3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of students with learning disabilities and handicaps.

1. Valid Ohio teaching license in High School English.

1. Participate in staff meetings, conferences, and other required school activities.
2. Maintain accurate records and submit reports on time.
3. Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information and demonstrate a respect for personal privacy.
4. Report suspected child abuse and/or neglect to administrators and serve as a positive role model for others.
5. Strive to develop rapport with students, staff, and administration and serve as a positive role model for others.
6. Maintain a professional appearance.  Dress in work attire appropriate for the position/situation.
7. Promote a professional image of the school district.  Encourage community partnerships, which enhance district programs.
8. Uphold board policies and follow administrative guidelines/procedures.  Refer policy interpretation inquiries to administrative staff.

1. Ensure safety of students
2. Teach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practices
3. Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment, disciplining students when necessary
4. Prepare clear and timely lesson plans
5. Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required
6. Provide guidance and counsel to the students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development
7. Attend parent/teacher conferences
8. Ensure students are learning all subject material by regular evaluation which includes using formative and summative assessments on a regular basis
9. Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
10. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

1. Facilitate learning by identifying and understanding individual characteristics of all students taught and present subject matter accordingly; manage the classroom by organizing it to stimulate learning and to foster discipline; make professional decision about what to teach and across subject areas based on available curriculum guidelines

• Ohio Department of Education Educational Aide permit
• Must pass BCI/FBI Background check

• Provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision of students, providing administrative support to teachers, preparing educational materials for daily instruction, and other duties deemed necessary by classroom teachers and administration.

• Ensure safety of students
• Teach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practices
• Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment, disciplining students when necessary
• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required
• Provide guidance and counsel to the students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development
• Attend parent/teacher conferences
• Ensure students are learning all subject material by regular evaluation which includes using formative and summative assessments on a regular basis
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

• Facilitate learning by identifying and understanding individual characteristics of all students taught and present subject matter accordingly; manage the classroom by organizing it to stimulate learning and to foster discipline; make professional decision about what to teach and across subject areas based on available curriculum guidelines

• Ensure safety of students
• Teach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practices
• Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment, disciplining students when necessary
• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required
• Provide guidance and counsel to the students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development
• Attend parent/teacher conferences
• Ensure students are learning all subject material by regular evaluation which includes using formative and summative assessments on a regular basis
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

• Facilitate learning by identifying and understanding individual characteristics of all students taught and present subject matter accordingly; manage the classroom by organizing it to stimulate learning and to foster discipline; make professional decision about what to teach and across subject areas based on available curriculum guidelines

• Ensure safety of students
• Teach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practices
• Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment, disciplining students when necessary
• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required
• Provide guidance and counsel to the students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development
• Attend parent/teacher conferences
• Ensure students are learning all subject material by regular evaluation which includes using formative and summative assessments on a regular basis
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

• Facilitate learning by identifying and understanding individual characteristics of all students taught and present subject matter accordingly; manage the classroom by organizing it to stimulate learning and to foster discipline; make professional decision about what to teach and across subject areas based on available curriculum guidelines

• Ensure safety of students
• Teach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practices
• Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment, disciplining students when necessary
• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required
• Provide guidance and counsel to the students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development
• Attend parent/teacher conferences
• Ensure students are learning all subject material by regular evaluation which includes using formative and summative assessments on a regular basis
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

• Facilitate learning by identifying and understanding individual characteristics of all students taught and present subject matter accordingly; manage the classroom by organizing it to stimulate learning and to foster discipline; make professional decision about what to teach and across subject areas based on available curriculum guidelines