Licensed Specialist in School Psychology- LSSP; Intern Job Midland area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Licensed Specialist in School Psychology- LSSP (Intern)

Licensed Specialist in School Psychology-LSSP (Intern)

Exempt status:
Exempt

Number of days:
According to district approved calendar

Department:
Special Services

Reports to:

Special Services Supervisor

Supervises:
None

Education:

Master's Degree in Psychology; or acceptance into a Master's Degree program to pursue School Psychology
Pursuing School Psychologist licensure (preferred)

Experience:

Knowledge of psychological theory, assessment of child and adolescent personality, knowledge of objective and projective personality measures.
Knowledge of educational foundations
Ability to manage programs effectively and efficiently
Ability to demonstrate leadership of professional staff and provide clinical supervision
Ability to interpret statistical educational data
Knowledge of Special Education laws pertaining to the education of students with emotional disabilities and autism.

Position Function/

Purpose:

Conduct observations for School Psychologists to assist with psychological evaluations and/or Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) of referred students. Plan and manage the psychological evaluation referrals for School Psychologists. Coordinate interagency referrals and agreements. Provide training for teachers in special teaching methods and behavioral intervention. Assist with the creation of FBAs and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). Train staff to follow BIPs as well as other topics.

Monitor referral log as well as assist supervisor with the contract staff assignments for needed assessments

Essential Functions:

Monitor referral log as well as assist supervisor with the contracted staff assignments for pending assessments

Maintain case records on all referred students

Maintain confidential eligibility records accurately and within timelines

Work collaboratively and under the supervision of an assigned School Psychologist (SP)

Consult with special education teachers and other special education staff members

Monitor/chart behavioral and instructional progress for students you are completing an FBA

Establish/maintain a Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) for students to support them on the home campus

Provide professional development for general and special education staff

Conduct observations for School Psychologists to assist with psychological evaluations

Plan and manage the psychological evaluation referrals for School Psychologists

Explain the details of the FBA, and train staff to follow BIPs as well as other topics

Other duties as assigned and determined by the Superintendent, Board, Special Services Executive Director, or as assigned by the Special Services Leadership Team

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise the materials for school psychologists
Ensure SPs have access to the necessary testing platforms

Qualification Requirements:

Special Knowledge

Skills:

Knowledge of psychological theory, assessment of child and adolescent personality, knowledge of objective and projective personality measures.
Knowledge of educational foundations
Ability to manage programs effectively and efficiently
Ability to demonstrate leadership of professional staff and provide clinical supervision
Ability to interpret statistical educational data
Knowledge of Special Education laws pertaining to the education of students with emotional disabilities and autism.
Such alternatives to these qualifications as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent.

Experience:

Experience working with students who have individual and specific needs.
Experience with research guided practices utilized for School Psychology and services.

Work Conditions:

Mental Demands:

Work with frequent interruptions
Maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands:

Occasional prolonged or irregular hours.
Repetitive hand motions
Prolonged use of computer
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. occasionally with assistance

Environmental Factors:

Move small stacks of evaluation materials, desks, and other classroom equipment.

Equipment/programs used:

Google platform
Skyward
Computer
Additional programs required and purchased by the department or district
Medicaid Service Billing when applicable