Licensed Specialist in School Psychology

Licensed Specialist in School Psychology

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

Assessment:
Selects and administers assessments and observations to evaluate the intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of referred students and to determine student eligibility recommendations for special education services according to federal and state regulations. Scores and interprets test data. Develops psychological evaluation reports. Participates 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.

Develops and coordinates a continuing evaluation of psychological services and assessment procedures and make changes based on findings. Serves as case manager and implements the special education assessment process for students on assigned campuses as appropriate. Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records, and other required documents to include but not limited to inputting evaluations, daily session notes, progress reports, and maintaining documentation for Medicaid Billing, as necessary, into the KISD informational management system.

Prepares and maintains a computerized database of referrals and evaluations for each school assigned.

Consultation:
Conducts or participates in Manifestation Determination Review for students with emotional disturbance, Autism, and is available for any other disability as appropriate. Serves as consultant on mental health topics. Consults with school staff regarding implementation of behavior intervention plans in managing behaviorally disruptive students. Provides staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel with identification and understanding of students with emotional, social, and behavioral disturbances as needed.

Meets with parents to discuss pertinent background information and test results. Consults with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data. Consults with psychologists, psychiatrists, medical doctors, and community agencies concerning intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of students as needed. Provides information gained at professional development opportunities to special education staff.

Program Management:
Develops and maintains effective individual and group relationships with students and parents. Provides supervision to intern or trainee as appropriate. Assists in the selection of assessment materials and equipment. Compiles, maintains, and files all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including case records, test results, statistical data, and test inventories. Complies with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists and local board policy in the areas of psychological services, assessment, placement, and planning for special education services.

Complies with all district and local campus routines and regulations. Participates in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Provides supervision to intern or trainee as appropriate.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or

Experience:

Master's degree in psychology, required; two years experience providing psychology services in an educational setting, preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Valid license as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology granted by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.

Language

Skills:

Ability to read,…