Licensed Specialist in School Psychology

Reports To:Campus Principal
Wage/Hour Status:Exempt
Pay Grade:AP5
Department:Campus Assigned
Employment Contract:198 Days

Primary Purpose:
Perform professional psychological work in assessment behavior management and counseling for students with emotional disabilities learning disabilities and behavioral problems. Assess the psychological and psychoeducational needs of students referred to special education services.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Masters degree in psychology from accredited college or university
Valid Texas license as a licensed specialist in school psychology granted by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Nonrefundable fee (approximately $50.00 paid by the employee
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of procedures for assessing achievement and intellectual emotional and behavioralfunctioning for educational purposes
Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies including behavior management interventions
Knowledge of psychosocial development
Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers parents and students
Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Two years experience providing psychology services in an educational setting.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Assessment

1. Select and administer assessments and observations to evaluate the intellectual emotional and behavioral functioning of referred students and to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and state regulations.
2. Score and interpret test data.
3. Develop psychological evaluation reports and behavior management plans.
4. Conduct or participate in the Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with appropriate placement and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures.
5. May serve as case manager and implement the special education assessment process for students or assigned campuses.

Consultation

1. Conduct Function Behavioral Assessments and corresponding behavior intervention plans.
2. Conduct group individual and family counseling sessions and facilitative therapy for students with diagnosed problems.
3. Knowledge of eSped preferred.
4. Consult with school staff regarding implementation of behavior intervention plans and in managing behaviorally disruptive students.
5. Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel with identification and understanding of students with emotional social and behavioral disturbances.
6. Meet with parents to discuss pertinent background information and test results.
7. Consult with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.
8. Consult with psychologists psychiatrists medical doctors and community agencies concerning intellectual emotional and behavioral functioning of students as needed.
9. Familiarly with CrossBattery assessment preferred.

Program Management

1. Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
2. May provide clinical supervision to intern or trainee.
3. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of psychological services and assessment procedures and make changes based on findings.
4. Assist in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.
5. Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documents required including case records test results statistical data and test inventories.
6. Comply with policies established by federal and state law State Board of Education rule and local board policy in the areas of psychological services assessment placement and planning for special education services.
7. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
8. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.

Communication

1. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
2. Effectively communicate with colleagues students and parents.
3. Perform any other jobrelated duty as assigned by supervisors.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.

Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
Posture:Frequent sitting kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion:Frequent walking grasping/squeezing wrist flexion/extension
Lifting:Regular light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds) occasional heaving lifting 45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting nonambulatory students
Environment:Exposure to biological hazards bacteria and communicable diseases; may require district wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned
Mental Demands:Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not anexhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority