Licensed Specialist in School Psychology; LSSP - Special Services
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Education / Teaching
Psychology, School Counselor, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) - Special Services - School Year
Job : 5535683 Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled Posted: Feb 12, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jul 27, 2026
Primary
Purpose:
Perform school-based 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.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in psychology from accredited college or university.
- Valid Texas license as a licensed specialist in school psychology granted by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
- Must have a minimum of three years of experience providing psychological services in the public school.
Special Knowledge/
Skills:
Knowledge of procedures for assessing achievement and intellectual, emotional and behavioral functioning for educational purposes.
Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions. Knowledge of psycho-social development.
Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students.
Major Responsibilities and Duties Assessment- Select and administer assessments and observations to evaluate the intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of referred students and to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and state regulations.
- Score and interpret test data.
- 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.
- Conduct group, individual, and family counseling sessions and facilitative therapy for students with diagnosed problems.
- Consult with school staff regarding implementation of behavior intervention plans and in managing behaviorally disruptive students.
- Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel with identification and understanding of students with emotional, social, and behavioral disturbances.
- Meet with parents to discuss pertinent background information and test results.
- Consult with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.
- Consult with psychologists, psychiatrists, medical doctors, and community agencies concerning intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of students as needed.
- Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
- May provide clinical supervision to intern or trainee.
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of psychological services and assessment procedures and make changes based on findings.
- Assist in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized 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 in the areas of psychological services, assessment, placement, and planning for special education services.
- Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
- Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
- Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
- Effectively communicate with colleagues, students and parents.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Maintain emotional control under stress, Regular district-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned, Moderate lifting and carrying, May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.
Wage/Hour Status
:
Exempt
Pay Grade
:
Administrative Programs 4
Days
: 202
Reports to
:
Director of Special Services
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $72,621 Per Year
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