Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Bilingual or Monolingual
Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Bilingual or Monolingual
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Job Description
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.
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
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of psychosocial development
- Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers parents and students
- Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies including behavior management interventions
- Knowledge of procedures for assessing achievement and intellectual emotional and behavioral functioning for educational purposes
- Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Two years experience in providing psychology services in an educational setting; *an LSSP must have a minimum of three years of experience providing a psychological service in the public school to provide supervision of an intern or trainee.
Essential Job Functions:
- 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.
- Score and interpret test data.
- Develop psychological evaluation reports and behavior management plans.
- 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 policy.
- May serve as case manager and implement the special education assessment process for students on assigned campuses.
- Conduct group individual and family counseling sessions and facilitative therapy for students with diagnosed problems.
- Serve as consultant on mental health topics for instructions in the school health program.
- Consult with school staff regarding implementation of behavior intervention plans and in managing behaviorally disruptive students.
- Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel with identification and understanding of students with emotional social and behavioral disturbances.
- Meet with parents to discuss pertinent background information and test results.
- Consult with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.
- Consult with psychologists psychiatrists medical doctors and community agencies concerning intellectual emotional and behavioral functioning of students as needed.
- Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
- May provide clinical supervision to intern or trainee.*
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of psychological services and assessment procedures and make changes based on findings.
- Assist in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.
- Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documents required including case records test results statistical data and test inventories.
- 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.
- Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
- Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
- Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors and coworkers.
- Effectively communicate with colleagues students and parents.
- Dependable performance requires reliable and dependable attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Equipment used:
Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Working Conditions
The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress
Work with frequent interruptions
Physical Demands:
Lifting 1544 pounds)
Carrying 1544 pounds)
Sitting
Standing
Bending/Stooping
Kneeling
Pushing/Pulling
Repetitive hand motions
Keyboarding/mouse
Speaking clearly
Hearing
Environmental Factors:
Work inside/outside
Exposure to noise
Work prolonged or irregular hours
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
