Licensed Specialist in School Psychology

Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
• Midland, TX, United States

Job Number:

Open Date: 08/01/2023

Primary

Purpose:

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.

• Education/Certification: Master's degree in psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas license as a licensed specialist in school psychology (LSSP) or a Trainee Status Letter issued by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of procedures for assessing achievement and intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning for educational purposes; prevention and intervention strategies including behavior management interventions; psycho-social development; excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience:
  
  One year experience providing psychology services in an educational setting.

• 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.

• 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.

None.

Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals.
Posture:
Frequent sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
Motion:
Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension.
Lifting:
Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds), occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting non-ambulatory students.
Environment:
Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require district wide travel.
Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure.