Behavioral School Psychologist (2026-2027)

Job Title:SchoolPsychologist Wage/HourStatus:Exempt

Funding Source:

IDEA-B 225

IDEA-B Preschool- 225

Pay Grade:Licensed Therapist Schedule

(School Psychologist OT/PT BCBAHiring Schedule)

Department/School:Special Education

Function:Educational Support

Reports to:Director of SpecialEducation HRDate Approved:December2015

HRDateRevised:May 2026

IDEA-B -224-The intent of IDEA-B is to supplement the level of special education and related services to eligible children with disabilities ages 3-21 who are enrolled in our district. This includes providing financialassistanceto LEAs to ensure they provide a freeappropriate publiceducation to students with disabilities protecting the rights of students with disabilities and their parents and designing IEPs to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

IDEA-B Preschool- 225The intent of IDEA-B Preschool is to supplement the level of special education and related services to eligible children with disabilities ages 3-5 who are enrolled in our includes providing financialassistanceto LEAs to ensure they provide a freeappropriate publiceducation to students with disabilities protecting the rights of students with disabilities and their parents and designing IEPs to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

SUMMARY:

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

The essential functionspursuant tothe Americans with Disabilities Act may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities notedherein however this listrepresentsexamples only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

• Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values;perform duties effectively and efficiently for the purpose of supporting and contributing to high student achievement.

• Provide program support and service delivery; communicate effectively within and across teams andparticipatein cross-functional work groups.

• Maintain a commitment to theDistrictmission; model District expectations through personal leadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve District goals.

MAJORRESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Assessment

• Select and administer assessments and observations to evaluate the intellectual emotional and behavioral functioning of referred eligibility for special education services according to federal and state regulations.

• Develop psychological evaluation reports and behavior management plans.

• Conduct orparticipatein the Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee toassistwithappropriate placementand 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 toidentifyand work more effectively with students with emotional social and behavioral disturbances.

• May serve on district behavioral threat assessment and safe and supportiveschoolsteam.

Program Management

• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of psychological services and assessment procedures and make changes based on findings.

• Participate in theselectionof assessment materials and equipment.

• Compilemaintain and file all reports records and other documentsrequired including case records test results statistical data and test inventories.

• Comply withpoliciesestablishedby federal and state law State Board of Education rule and local board withall district and local campus routines and regulations.

• May provide clinical supervision tointernortrainee.**

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Keep informed of andcomply withfederal state district and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.

• Develop andmaintainsystems for retrieval of information in support of all programs; compilemaintain file and secure all physical and computerized reports records and other required documents.

• Pursue Professional Development activities for self and assigned staff; ensure that Professional Development activities are aligned with District goals and initiatives and current professional research.

• Comply withall policies operating procedures legal requirements and verbal and written directives.

• Comply withthe Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices forTexasEducators.

• Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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*

Experience:

• Oneyearexperience providing psychology services in an educational setting

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge ofprocedures for assessing achievement and intellectual emotional and behavioral functioning for educational purposes

• Knowledge ofprevention and intervention strategies including behavior management interventions

• Knowledge of psycho-social development

• Excellentorganizational communication and interpersonal skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Tools/Equipment Used:

• Personal computer phone systems video/instructional equipment and peripherals

Posture:

• Prolonged siting and standing; frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion:

• Frequent walking; repetitive computer work with frequent use of hands and wrists

Lifting:

• May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities control behavior through physical restraintassistnonambulatorystudents and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment

• May lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Environment:

• Exposure to biological hazards

• Work to be completed on-site from assigned school or building;regular exposure to noise and computer monitors

• No remote work

Mental Demands:

• Work with frequent interruptions;maintainemotional control under stresswork;prolonged or irregular hours

INTENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

This description is intended toindicatethe kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positionsgiventhis title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of anyparticular positionshall is not intended to limit or any waymodifythe right of any supervisor to assigndirectand control the work of employees under use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Required Experience:

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