School Psychologist​/Educational Diagnostician

School Psychologist/Educational Diagnostician

Hiring Department: UT High School. Position open to all applicants. Weekly scheduled hours: 40. FLSA Status:
Exempt.

Start Date:

Immediately.

Location:

UT Main Campus. Hybrid (in person and remote) in Austin, Texas. Position duration:
Expected to continue.

Employment type:

State of Texas 12-month employment.

• Salaries that are highly competitive with the local ISD.
• Eligibility for annual merit-based permanent salary increases.
• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%).
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options.
• Paid sick time and holidays.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan.
• Additional voluntary retirement programs:
  Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
• Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
• Tuition assistance.
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets.
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff .

• Conduct all aspects of student special education evaluations.
• Maintain current knowledge of best practices regarding special education evaluations.
• Compile and maintain all reports, required notices and consents.
• Contact parents to obtain required consent for new special education evaluation.
• Conduct requested special education evaluations and document and archive in Frontline.
• Conduct special education evaluation following all timelines.
• Review reports with parents and campus staff.
• Conduct all special education administrative activities at the campus.
• Coordinate provision of assistive technology supports and services.
• Keep principal informed of current and supporting teacher training.
• Verify special education attendance reports and six weeks progress reports.
• Review summary of compliance report on a weekly basis and correct any issues.
• Respond to parent inquiries and concerns.
• Collect, maintain documentation of provision of services to student.
• Conduct all tasks involved with student special education data during enrollment and withdrawal.
• Receive Student Data Request Form, process Transfer of Records or Transfer IEP, complete documentation in Frontline.
• Identify missing Special Education information in newly enrolled student records and provide to clerk for additional records.
• Review enrolling and withdrawn student records to ensure compliance and archive.
• Provide special education counseling as needed.
• Schedule, facilitate, and document all aspects of Individual Education Program meetings following federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Review IEP documentation submitted by teachers to ensure compliance.
• Maintain student special education records according to federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Coordinate communication between service providers to facilitate implementation of the IEP.

• Master's degree in School Psychology and Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) certification OR Master’s degree in Teaching, Special Education, Educational Administration or other related field.
• Knowledge of state and Federal Special Education law.
• Knowledge of the ARD process.
• Knowledge of disabilities and the impact on children.
• Skilled in developing effective and compliant IEPs.
• Skilled in assisting and counseling students with disabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Skilled in working effectively under timelines while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Skilled in maintaining accurate and compliant student records.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, including MS Excel, and web applications.
• Knowledge of state testing requirements and procedures, STARR.

• Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) certification or intern certification.
• Educational Diagnostician Certification.
• Experience as a special education teacher.
• Experience with Frontline.

$73,000 + depending on qualifications.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.