Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Intern

Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Intern

Education/Certification

Required:

Graduate student at an accredited university currently enrolled in the Internship course who is approved by the university to act as an LSSP Intern under the guidelines of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychology (TSBEP). Required Rules and Procedures for LSSP Intern:
Upon recommendation for employment as an LSSP Intern, the Intern will work in a probationary status for up to one full year of service. The Intern will be provided supervision as per the TSBEP rules of practice. The Intern will follow all university and licensing board regulations, as well as the Corpus Christi Independent School District board policies, regulations, and procedures At the end of the first school year, the intern will meet with the Coordinator for Psychological Services to determine whether the intern has satisfactorily performed the intern duties as outlined in the job description and a recommendation for continuation or termination of the internship will be made.

Through collaboration with, and approval of the Director of Special Education and the Director of Human Resources, the Coordinator for Psychological Services may recommend a probationary contract for the intern; and a subsequent contract for the following year as an LSSP trainee if the intern has successfully completed internship requirements and seeks to obtain the Trainee Letter. Upon completion of the full year of internship, the intern will make application to the TSBEP for trainee status.

During the time between graduation and trainee status, the LSSP candidate will not provide any psychological services as per the TSBEP Rules and Regulations. Psychological services, under the supervision of an LSSP, may resume upon receipt of the Trainee Letter from the TSBEP. It is the responsibility of the LSSP candidate to apply for and obtain the Trainee Letter, and to keep the LSSP supervisor apprised of the status of the trainee process.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Strong communication, consultation, organizational, and interpersonal skills;
Compatible leadership style to work and relate effectively with students, teachers, colleagues, and supervisory personnel within a multidisciplinary setting;
Knowledge of federal, state and local special education regulations, laws, rules and procedures;
Ability to professionally administer and interpret psychological, cognitive and achievement assessments for education purposes;
Knowledge of preventative and intervening behavioral strategies; and Have excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Technology Proficiency :
Level2
- Proficient (In):
Applied use of computer operations;
Applied use of software productivity tools (i.e., Microsoft Office);
Applied use of e-mail;
Applied use of printers;
Applied use of job-related financial and student management systems;
Applied use of multimedia tools;
Applied use of electronic file management; and Applied use of Technology Applications TEKS CCISD Acceptable Use Policy and Technology Ethics/Etiquette.

Function The Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Intern ensures quality psychological and psycho-educational assessment of children referred for possible disabilities with particular emphasis on the provision of efficient approaches to learning tasks, behavioral strategies, and recommendations for academic and functional progress

Reports To:

Director for Special Education.

Responsibilities:

• LSSP/Leadership Management Administer psychological and psycho-educational assessments using district approved procedures and instruments within required legal time frames.
• Observe students to gather data for evaluation or consultation purposes.
• Score and interpret observation test data to write reports providing unique and individualized recommendations for preventative and interviewing the educational setting.
• Integrate behavioral data into classroom management recommendations.
• Conduct or participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissed Committee (ARDC) for placement and the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students following District procedures.
• Participate in case staffings and recommend appropriate placement of special education students at the campus and District levels.
• Seek consultative assistance from leadership, peers and other resources.
• Responsible for all ARDs, REEDs and evaluations on caseload.
• Work with campus staff to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate special education instructional programs.
• Recommend effective classroom strategies and techniques to improve classroom environment and instruction.
• Provide direct support to parent, staff and students that follow state rules, regulations and laws concerning psychological services for an LSSP in schools.

School/Organization Climate Establish good working rapport with school staff. Promote high expectations regarding improvement of instruction. Provide professional development that supports district goals and vision. Facilitate conflict…