School Psychologist

Open Until Filled After the 5 Day Mandatory Posting Window

Primary purpose:
Provide psycho-educational assessments of students with disabilities while collaborating with staff, students, and parents to provide support and direct services for students with disabilities who are experiencing emotional/behavioral problems. This position is supplemental to locally funded positions.

Minimum

Education/Certification:

Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, or eligible for licensure OR Licensed Psychological Associate, or eligible for licensure.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to administer in-depth psycho-educational assessments. Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development, & learning theories. Ability to interpret data and solve problems of different complexities. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Tools/Equipment Used:
Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment.

Posture:
Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

Motion:
Frequent walking, prolonged use of computer.

Lifting:
May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours.

Environment:
Exposure to biological hazards; requires district-wide travel, some statewide and out of state travel.

Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress; ability to problem solve, interpret data and acquire and apply new skills and knowledge; ability to resolve conflicts; ability to adapt and be flexible in multiple environments.

Regular attendance is an essential function.

Experience working with and assessing students who have emotional disturbances and/or autism.

• Administer in-depth psycho-educational assessments to students referred to special education.
• Interpret data from assessments and write reports for students referred to special education.
• Consult with parents concerning the behavioral needs of their student.
• Provide behavioral strategies to staff concerning their students.
• Serve as a member of ARD committees in developing behavioral strategies.
• Provide psychological consultations.
• Provide staff development.
• Follow all Federal and State guidelines, policies and laws, AISD Board Policy, and the Texas Educator Code of Ethics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.