Behavioral School Psychologist
Job in
Keller, Tarrant County, Texas, 76248, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Keller Independent School District
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counselor, Psychology -
Healthcare
Psychology
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
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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.
The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein, however, this list represents examples only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
* Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values; perform duties effectively and efficiently for the purpose of supporting and contributing to high student achievement.
* Provide program support and service delivery; communicate effectively within and across teams and participate in cross-functional work groups.
* Maintain a commitment to the District mission; model District expectations through personal leadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve District goals.
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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Assessment
* 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.
Consultation
* 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 schools team.
Program Management
* 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.
Other
* Maintain confidentiality.
* Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
* Develop and maintain systems for retrieval of information in support of all…
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