School Psychologist- Manor, TX

Location: Town of Texas

School Psychologist - Manor, TX

Position

Reports To:

Director of Special Education, Annette Medina

You

• At least one year of experience providing psychological services in the educational setting
• A Graduate degree and valid license issued by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology. The requirements for licensure as a specialist in school psychology are set forth in Board Rule 463.9.
• Requires completion of a training program in school psychology approved/accredited by the American Psychological Association or the National Association of School Psychologists, or a graduate degree in psychology with specified coursework.
• Requires a formal internship of at least 1200 hours, of which 600 must be in a public school.
• Requires passage of the Praxis School Psychology Examination.
• Requires passage of the Jurisprudence Examination.

Compensation and Benefits

• For LSSP:
  The average salary is between $73,000 – $97,000 and varies based on experience.
• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, and supplementary coverage with multiple plan options and telehealth services.
• Mental Health and Wellness Supports:
  Employee Assistance Access for All Employees with access to counseling services. If on benefits, additional wellness resources available.
• Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance.
• Paid local personal days, paid bereavement leave, and paid parental leave as well as all school holidays.
• Participation in Texas Teacher Retirement System (TRS).
• Employee assistance programs that provide access to mental and emotional well-being support.

Your Mission

As a School Psychologist (Licensed Specialist in School Psychology) or Educational Diagnostician, you address barriers that impact students from achieving academic outcomes. You assist multi-disciplinary teams during the ARD process to make data-informed decisions to support students Individual Education Plans. You demonstrate knowledge and skill in assessment, determining Special Education eligibility, and appropriate interventions.

Conduct psychological evaluations for students suspected of or having an emotional and/or behavioral disorder according to the Texas Education Agency’s criteria

• Conduct multidisciplinary evaluations Full and Individual Evaluations for all Non-Speech only students who are referred for 1 or more eligibility categories (out of 11 eligibility categories).
• Review information on referred students such as psycho‑ed testing, state folder, discipline, and attendance records.
• Score and interpret test data and incorporate psycho‑ed data.
• Conduct behavioral observations and clinical interviews with students.
• Schedule and conduct interviews with parents and school personnel.
• Utilize appropriate scoring program analysis and comprehensively interpret results.
• Prepare and maintain a psychological evaluation report for each student evaluated.
• Participate in Multi‑Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings with other professionals for students evaluated.
• Participate in Central Multi‑Disciplinary Team (CMDT) meetings with other professionals and consult as needed.
• Recommend appropriate disability condition(s) for ARD/IEP Committee considerations.
• Review outside psychological and neuropsychological evaluations provided by other districts, agencies, or by the parent.
• Conduct in‑services for school personnel on emotional/behavioral markers, classroom modifications/accommodations, and structured intervention strategies.
  • Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
• Ensure psychological evaluations for Autism and Emotional Disturbance are conducted in accordance with National Association of School Psychologists’ best practice recommendations (LSSP).
• Adhere to most up‑to‑date evaluation tools and standards as stipulated in the American Psychological Association Testing Standards.
• Conduct evaluations as needed for student College Board accommodations.
• Help the campus conduct a Functional Behavioral Assessment.

Demonstrate knowledge of and aid in the development, completion, and monitoring of ARD (Admission, Review, Dismissal)/IEP (Individualized Education Program) for Special Education Services as per State and Federal…