ACCEL Schools is seeking highly-qualified Virtual School Psychologists in Cincinnati, Ohio for our upcoming 2023-2024 school year! ACCEL Schools is a K-12 public charter school management organization (CMO) serving students across the United States in brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid school settings. We focus on improving academic outcomes of students regardless of geographic location or socioeconomic factors.

The Licensed School Psychologist conducts comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations; consults with school personnel and parents regarding planning, implementing and evaluating individual and group interventions; and functions as a member of the building-based Student Support Team in providing services to students. This is a virtual position, but in-office work will be required throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual psychoeducational evaluations for students K through 12 according to federal, state, and school guidelines
• Familiarity with evaluation tools
• Complete Initial Evaluation and Re-evaluations
• Complete Assessment Plans, RORs/REEDs, and FBAs
• Provide virtual administration of cognitive and achievement assessments following best practice tele-assessment standards
• Conduct other portions of the evaluation, including interviews and virtual observations, adaptive behavior, social/emotional behavior, and executive functioning assessments
• Integrate assessment results into a comprehensive evaluation report and submit paperwork as needed
• Present evaluation findings at ETR meetings and collaborate with school teams regarding eligibility determination
• Excellent knowledge of principles and evidence-based practices
• Participating in training and meetings as needed
• Attend ETR/RETR meetings to discuss results of assessments
• Maintain case rosters for all school psychologists
• Participate as a member of the MTSS/RTI
• Hold reoccurring meetings with each school psychologist to ensure compliancy
• Plan and hold professional development and training for staff
• Supervise a team of school psychologists
• School Psychologist will be working approximately 80% remotely and 20% in person within our Cincinnati schools

Skills/Qualifications

• Master's Degree or Ed.S degree
• Professional Ohio License
• Proficiency with computers and online documentation skills
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgment while maintaining that confidentiality
• Demonstrates a reliable, dependable, and trustworthy work ethic
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations
• Ability to make sound judgments after all available information has been gathered or communicated
• Demonstrates a mature attitude and insight into matters affecting department, self and / or company welfare
• Demonstrated leadership and management ability
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks to meet deadlines consistently
• Ability to learn new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study, professional training, and from more senior team members
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
• Understanding and ability to manage confidential information
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks

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