About this role
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
Start Date: As negotiated
Salary: Per established salary schedule
To apply for this position, candidates should email letter of interest, updated resume, credentials, and three professional references to:
Helen Douglas, Exec. Admin. Asst. / [email protected]
Qualifications
Master's Degree in Educational Psychology or equivalent
Appropriate State of Ohio certifications/license
Valid Ohio driver’s 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