School Psychologist

Job Title

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited university with an emphasis in school psychology, educational psychology, or a related field preferred;
• Texas licensure as a licensed specialist in school psychology (L.S.S.P.) already received or in the application process;
• Demonstrated skillset in leading, motivating, supporting, and working collaboratively with others;
• Minimum of one year of experience providing psychological services in a school setting. This may include LSSP internship experience;
• Knowledge of Special Education service delivery.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Probationary/Term

Contract:

197 days

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct individual, group, or facilitative counseling for both regular and special education students who have been referred for these services by appropriate school personnel.
• Maintain case records on all referred students.
• Confer with teachers and parents of students upon request.
• Provide consultation services to the teachers and supervisors of the adaptive behavior program.
• Assist parents of emotionally disturbed students through consultation and facilitation of various parent groups.
• Interprets school psychological services to school personnel and parents.
• Interfaces with personnel of community health and social welfare agencies.
• Attend staff, professional, and interagency meetings as requested.
• Assist with in-service training of school personnel as requested.
• Conduct appropriate research as requested.
• Assess referred students through appropriate testing and diagnostic practices and follow-through referred cases to the termination.
• Attend Individual Education Plan (IEP) committee meetings for emotionally disturbed students and other special education students, when appropriate.
• Intervene with students in crises to successfully reduce the negative impact of stressful events.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals Posture:
Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion:
Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding, and use of a mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting:
Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) Environment:
Frequent district-wide travel Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

INQUIRIES:

Traci Schluter, Ph.D., LSSP

Director of Psychological Services

Final date to receive applications :

Applications are accepted year-round.

Applications will be reviewed.

Not all applicants will be interviewed.

Hiring managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.