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,…