School Psychologist 200000 Stipend 2025-2026
School Psychologist 200000 Stipend 2025-2026
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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.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Masters degree in psychology from accredited college or university
Valid Texas license as a licensed specialist in school psychology (LSSP) or Trainee Status Letter issued by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists**
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of procedures for assessing achievement and intellectual emotional and behavioral functioning for educational purposes
Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies including behavior management interventions
Knowledge of psychosocial development
Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills
Experience:
One year experience providing psychology services in an educational setting
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Assessment
- Select and administer assessments and observations to evaluate the intellectual emotional and behavioral functioning of referred students. Determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and state regulations.
- 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 procedures.
- May serve as case manager and implement the special education assessment process for students on assigned campuses.
Consultation
- Meet with parents to discuss pertinent background information and test results. Conduct group individual and family counseling sessions and facilitative therapy for students with diagnosed problems.
- Consult with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students interpretation of assessment data and implementation of behavior intervention plans in managing disruptive students.
- Consult with psychologists psychiatrists medical doctors and community agencies concerning intellectual emotional and behavioral functioning of students as needed.
- Present staff development training in assigned schools to enable school personnel to identify and work more effectively with students with emotional social and behavioral disturbances.
Program Management
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of psychological services and assessment procedures and make changes based on findings.
- Participate in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.
- Compile maintain and file all 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. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
- May provide clinical supervision to intern or trainee.***
Other
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
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 (less than 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 districtwide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure
NOTES:
*The correct title for the person holding the Licensed Specialist in School Psychology is Licensed Specialist in School Psychology or LSSP. Only individuals who meet the requirements of Title 22 Texas Administrative Code 465.6 may refer to themselves as School Psychologists (i.e. hold a doctorate in area of specialization).
**An individual who has completed an internship applied for a license and been approved by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) will be issued a Trainee Status Letter and will maintain this status for a maximum of one calendar year until he or she passes the Jurisprudence Exam. A trainee must be under the supervision of a LSSP until licensure is confirmed by TSBEP in writing.
*** An LSSP must have a minimum of three years of experience providing psychological services in the public school to supervise an intern or trainee.
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race color sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin religion age disability genetic information veteran or military status or another legally protected status. Additionally the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.
In accordance with Title IX the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquires about the application of Title IX may be referred to the districts Title IX coordinator to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education or both.Inquiries about the application of Title IX to employment should be referred to the Title IX Coordinator (FISD Superintendent 234 Friendship Lane.
Duty Days: 195
FISD pays $365 a month towards TRSHealth Insurance.
You can earn up to 5 local and 5 state days.
The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills that may be required. The Administration and/or supervisor have the right to add or change duties at any time.
This job description supersedes all prior job descriptions for this position as well as rescinding all past and present job descriptions that do not reflect the current requirements of this position.
Fredericksburg ISD is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
