School Psychologist

Qualifications Education and Certification

• Ph.D. (preferred)
• Valid Texas license as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
• Texas License as a psychologist or working toward licensure

• Experience preferred; however, successful completion of internship is acceptable
• Three (3) years of experience in a Texas public school setting
• Experience with the admission, review, and dismissal process

• Ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Advanced organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Conduct comprehensive individual psycho-educational evaluations for referrals and three-year re-evaluations within timelines as prescribed by law.
• Conduct student observations in general education and special education classrooms.
• Maintain current knowledge regarding research, development, and technology in the field of individual evaluation relating to student eligibility for special education services.

• Provide leadership to the campus in the Pre-Referral Process, ARD Process, Child Find procedures, and Confidentiality of Student Records.
• Provide leadership to the campus multidisciplinary evaluation in the placement process.
• Conduct in-service training and consultative services for general and special education teachers.

• Provide leadership in the development and monitoring of individual student behavior improvement plans.
• Provide direct services to students eligible for psychological services as a related service.
• Provide parents’ progress reports related to students’ identified IEP goals and objectives on a six-week basis.

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participate in professional development, department meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the campus and department.