School Psychologist LSSP
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Job Description
Job Description: LSSP
Job Title:
Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
Duty Days:
197
Reports to:
Director of Special Education
Pay Grade:
4
Dept/School:
Special Education
Pay Schedule:
Administrative Pay Scale
Wage/Hour:
Exempt
Date Revised:
9/2020
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.***
Professional Growth and Other
- Model behavior that is professional ethical and responsible
- Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrators that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
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.
- 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
Employment Type
Full-Time
