Qualifications
- Ph.D. (preferred)
- Valid Texas license as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
- Texas License as a psychologist or working toward licensure
Experience
- Experience preferred; however, successful completion of internship is acceptable
- Three (3) years of experience in a Texas public school setting
- Experience with the admission, review, and dismissal process
Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team
- Advanced organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
Assessment and Evaluation
- Conduct comprehensive individual psycho-educational evaluations for referrals and three-year re-evaluations within timelines as prescribed by law.
- Conduct student observations in general education and special education classrooms.
- Maintain current knowledge regarding research, development, and technology in the field of individual evaluation relating to student eligibility for special education services.
Consultation and Collaboration
- Provide leadership to the campus in the Pre-Referral Process, ARD Process, Child Find procedures, and Confidentiality of Student Records.
- Provide leadership to the campus multidisciplinary evaluation in the placement process.
- Conduct in-service training and consultative services for general and special education teachers.
Student Support and Intervention
- Provide leadership in the development and monitoring of individual student behavior improvement plans.
- Provide direct services to students eligible for psychological services as a related service.
- Provide parents’ progress reports related to students’ identified IEP goals and objectives on a six-week basis.
Additional Responsibilities
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Participate in professional development, department meetings, and special events as assigned.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the campus and department.