Licensed Specialist in School Psychology; LSSP

Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)

Special Education

Teacher/Professional - District Office - LSSP

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Open Date 06/13/2024

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The primary purpose of the School Psychologist, also known as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP), is to support students' ability to learn and apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, in order to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. The School Psychologist partners with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to facilitate safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community.

The School Psychologist provides evaluations to determine the presence or absence of autism or an emotional disability. School Psychologists are also able to provide counseling as a related service, conduct counseling assessments, complete Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), and develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).

• Licensed Specialist in School Psychology by the Texas State board of Examiners of Psychologists, required.
• Nationally Certified School Psychologist, preferred.
• Minimum of three years counseling experience, preferred.
• Public school experience in conducting evaluations of ED and Autism preferred

• Knowledge of Federal and State Special Education guidelines
• Expertise in conducting psychological evaluations of children and adolescents in autism and an emotional disability
• Ability to work cooperatively with school staff, parents, and other professionals
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents

• Facilitate student engagement in the learning environment
• Conduct psychological evaluations for FIE
• Provide strategies and interventions to teachers/staff for student success
• Support teachers/staff with social-emotional student progress
• Collect and interpret student and classroom data
• Provide consultation to administrators, teachers, parents, and support personnel regarding the psychological needs of students as they relate to the education setting and process
• Provide Psychological Services as required by the IEP

• Support social-emotional learning in the school environment
• Assist campus crisis teams and counselors when appropriate in providing crisis prevention and intervention services
• Consult with administrators, teachers, and other staff concerning procedures that are consistent with federal, state, and local guidelines pertaining to Special Education

• Generate and interpret useful student and school data, as appropriate
• Plan services at the district, building, classroom, and individual levels
• Provide consultation to administrators, teachers, parents, and support personnel regarding the psychological needs of students as they relate to the education setting and process
• Individually administer a complete battery of tests including intellectual, academic achievement, adaptive behavior, vocational interest, vocational skills, and developmental skills
• Develop a written report of psychological assessment to present to the ARD committee
• Develop report/recommendations based on the results of the screening/evaluations
• Participate in staff development.
• Attend and participate in department meetings.

• Conference with parents regarding their child's special education testing results as needed
• Develop and present recommendations to support the student and family
• Help families understand their child's learning and mental health needs
• Assist in navigating special education processes
• Provide information on community resources and connect families with community service providers when necessary
• Enhance staff understanding and responsiveness to diverse cultures and backgrounds

• Utilize scheduling and time management techniques in order to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

• SHARS / MAC / RMTS: Participate…