Licensed Specialist in School Psychology; LSSP

Judson Indep School District Special Education
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Job : 5967615

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title

Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)

Department

Special Education

Reports To

Supervising Psychologist

Compensation

AP 507B

Days

226

Revised: 04/17/2025

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

The Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) implements, upon pupil referral, the assessment of behavioral and emotional factors that may be contributing to the pupil’s educational performance. Also, serves as general appraisal person on assigned campuses.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Certification Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited university
• Licensure by Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to administer, interpret, and provide appropriate psychological, intelligence and achievement assessment instruments
• Ability to prepare appropriate individual education plans (IEPs)
• Knowledge of local, state and federal rules and regulations pertaining to special education
• Knowledge of various special education eligibility conditions and the challenges to learning
• Knowledge of curriculum in grades PK through 12
• Basic computer skills
• Strong organization and communication (written and oral)
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students and parents to establish working relationships with campus staff and district staff
• Ability to identify and collaborate with RtI and Section 504 district staff to meet student needs

Experience

• Experience working with school-aged children. May be as a part of university training.
• Experience administering, interpreting, and providing appropriate psychological, intelligence and achievement assessment instruments. May be as a part of university training

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)

• Communicate with campus staff and district staff on continuous ongoing basis.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with students, teachers, colleagues, administrators, and community agencies
• Review referrals and all preliminary data for students on assigned campuses
• Serve on the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee as needed
• Administer individual academic, intelligence and projective tests to prospective special education students within appropriate/compliant time frames
• Organize test and observational data into written report identifying areas of strengths and weaknesses and making specific behavior management recommendations
• Collect all evaluation data and schedules meetings of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee
• Collaborates with appropriate educational staff members to develop an appropriate educational plan for students on assigned campuses or other assigned locations of duty
• Hold parent conferences to interpret test results and to make recommendations for programming or further diagnosis when appropriate
• Serve as a resource person to school personnel and outside agencies for the interchange of information regarding special education programs, rules, and local policies
• Provide support to students, staff, and parents as it relates to a student’s educational program
• Provide individual and/or group…