Behavioral School Psychologist

Behavioral School Psychologist )

Keller ISD Education Center - Keller, Texas

Job : 5729166

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: July 27, 2026

Job Title: School Psychologist

Wage/Hour status: Exempt

Funding Source: ? IDEA-B –225, ? IDEA-B Preschool - 225

Pay Grade: Licensed Therapist Schedule (School Psychologist, OT/PT, BCBA Hiring Schedule)

Department/School: Special Education

Function: Educational Support

Reports to: Director of Special Education

HR Date Approved: December 2015

HR Date Revised: May 2026

IDEA-B
-224- The intent of IDEA-B is to supplement the level of special education and related services to eligible children with disabilities, ages 3-21, who are enrolled in our district. This includes providing financial assistance to LEAs to ensure they provide a free appropriate public education to students with disabilities, protecting the rights of students with disabilities and their parents, and designing IEPs to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

IDEA-B Preschool- 225 The intent of IDEA-B Preschool is to supplement the level of special education and related services to eligible children with disabilities, ages 3-5, who are enrolled in our district. This includes providing financial assistance to LEAs to ensure they provide a free appropriate public education to students with disabilities, protecting the rights of students with disabilities and their parents, and designing IEPs to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

SUMMARY: Perform professional psychological work in assessment, behavior management, and counseling for students with emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, and behavioral problems. Assess the psychological and psycho-educational needs of students referred to special education services.

• Select and administer assessments and observations to evaluate the intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of referred students. Determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and state regulations.
• Develop psychological evaluation reports and behavior management plans.
• Conduct or participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with appropriate placement and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures.
• May serve as case manager and implement the special education assessment process for students on assigned campuses.

• Meet with parents to discuss pertinent background information and test results. Conduct group, individual, and family counseling sessions and facilitative therapy for students with diagnosed problems.
• Consult with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students, interpretation of assessment data, and implementation of behavior intervention plans in managing disruptive students.
• Consult with psychologists, psychiatrists, medical doctors, and community agencies concerning intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of students as needed.
• Present staff development training in assigned schools to enable school personnel to identify and work more effectively with students with emotional, social, and behavioral disturbances.
• May serve on district behavioral threat assessment and safe and supportive school team.

• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of psychological services and assessment procedures and make changes based on findings.
• Participate in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including case records, test results, statistical data, and test inventories.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
• May provide clinical supervision to intern or trainee.

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• Develop…