Coordinator, School Psychologists

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's or Doctorate (preferred) degree in School, Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an accredited college or university;

Must hold a current license as a Licensed School Psychologist (LSP) granted by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC)/Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychology (TSBEP)

Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a school psychologist.

Demonstrated leadership experience.

Experience in public school settings required

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Probationary/Term

Contract:

220 days

SALARY:

$76,684 - Pay Grade: (IA-4)

Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Supervise, support and evaluate district Psychological Services Providers (PSPs) in the completion of their assigned duties.

Recruit, interview and recommend to HR school psychologists to fill open allocations/coordinate with contract agencies to interview qualified and licensed professionals to fill open school psychologist allocations.

Works with lead psychologists and internship coordinator to manage assignments of district PSPs, agency workers, temporary/part time workers and interns.

Work to communicate with and maintain ongoing relationships with contract agencies to fill open school psychologist allocations.

Plan and conduct staff meetings for Psychological Services Providers and interns.

Review and approve professional development/training opportunities for Psychological Services Providers to ensure alignment with district goals and best practices in the field.

Coordinate with the Director of Assessment to steward local and federal budget items related to Psychological Services.

Oversee the development, refinement and implementation of psychological services procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance across all staff and alignment with district policy and state and federal guidelines.

Oversee updates to the Psychological Services Handbook.

Oversee the development and implementation of training for new staff and contract agency workers/temporary part time workers.

Manage caseloads and provide coverage as needed for Psychological Services Providers.

Oversee and guide the internship coordinator in the management of the APA Accredited Internship Training program.

Attend and participate in all required district district-level meetings.

Provide knowledge and guidance /expertise in the areas of mental health, assessment, special education law, and other relevant topic areas related to the practice of psychological services in schools.

Coordinate the development and renewal of university MOUs and oversee Advanced Practicum student and master's level LSP Intern graduate student placements.

Participate in ongoing communication and collaboration with campus administration regarding the performance of Psychological Services Professionals assigned to their campuses.

Keep abreast of current research/literature and disseminate to Psychological Services Professionals.

Assist in compiling reports and data useful in assisting with district compliance and decision making. Oversee department documentation including Laserfiche, Special Education Documentation Platforms, and Dataphile.

Assist the district in maintaining a comprehensive crisis intervention and response program. Collaborate with MHIT Psychologists and Guidance & Counseling Department regarding crisis response protocols as needed.

Work with department Lead Psychologists to assign mentors to new staff/contractors.

Attend local and state training opportunities.

Participate/attend Region 4 Leadership and Advisory Committee meetings.

Serve as a resource to ARD committees as needed.

Confer with administrators, teachers and parents of students as needed.

Oversee/assist with the planning of department programs for the parents of students with an emotional disability, Autism, other disabilities such as Family Interaction Training (FIT) Clinic, Incredible Years Program, Parenting Courses.

Assist in evaluating, recommending, and approving materials and supplies necessary to support Psychological Services Providers.

Assist in assigning Psychological Services Provider coverage for Extended School Year (ESY) services.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Assessment and the Assistant Superintendent for Educational Support Services.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Posture:
Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:
Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting:
Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds)

Environment:
Frequent district wide travel; frequent prolonged hours; occasional nights and weekends

Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Final date to receive applications:

Until filled

Preference will be given to CFISD employees.

Applications will be reviewed.

Not all applicants will be…