Licensed Specialist in School Psychology; LSSP

Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) -

Starting Date: Immediately

Title: Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)

Department: Special Education

Reports To: Supervising Psychologist

Compensation: AP 507B

Days: 226

Revised: 04/17/2025

Primary

Purpose:

The Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) implements upon pupil referral the assessment of behavioral and emotional factors that may be contributing to the pupil’s educational performance. Also serves as general appraisal person on assigned campuses.

• Master’s degree from an accredited university
• Licensure by Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non‑refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee

• Ability to administer, interpret, and provide appropriate psychological, intelligence and achievement assessment instruments
• Ability to prepare appropriate individual education plans (IEPs)
• Knowledge of local, state and federal rules and regulations pertaining to special education
• Knowledge of various special education eligibility conditions and the challenges to learning
• Knowledge of curriculum in grades PK through 12
• Basic computer skills
• Strong organization and communication (written and oral)
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students and parents to establish working relationships with campus staff and district staff
• Ability to identify and collaborate with RtI and Section 504 district staff to meet student needs

• Experience working with school‑aged children. May be as a part of university training.
• Experience administering, interpreting, and providing appropriate psychological, intelligence and achievement assessment instruments. May be as a part of university training.

• Communicate with campus staff and district staff on continuous ongoing basis.
• Establish and maintain rapport with students, teachers, colleagues, administrators, and community agencies
• Review referrals and all preliminary data for students on assigned campuses
• Serve on the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee as needed
• Administer individual academic, intelligence and projective tests to prospective special education students within appropriate/compliant time frames
• Organize test and observational data into written report identifying areas of strengths and weaknesses and making specific behavior management recommendations
• Collect all evaluation data and schedule meetings of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee
• Collaborate with appropriate educational staff members to develop an appropriate educational plan for students on assigned campuses or other assigned locations of duty
• Hold parent conferences to interpret test results and to make recommendations for programming or further diagnosis when appropriate
• Serve as a resource person to school personnel and outside agencies for the interchange of information regarding special education programs, rules, and local policies
• Provide support to students, staff, and parents as it relates to a student’s educational program
• Provide individual and/or group counseling for students concerning school‑related problems
• Plan and conduct training sessions to address student needs
• Assist in collecting statistical data required for evaluation of the program and for reports required by the Texas Education Agency and the federal government
• Arrange for the transfer of special education students into Judson ISD
• Hold consent meetings with parents of students who have been referred to special education for assessment
• Review psychological assessment data from outside agencies (psychologists, psychiatric hospitals, etc.) in order to determine eligibility of students for Special Education services
• Review records and hold meetings on Special Education students recommended for expulsion in order to determine if handicap is related to expellable offense
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures
• Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance
• Ensure compliance…