Anticipated Vacancy - School Psychologist (2026-2027)

Katy ISD

Katy (TX)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Katy ISD is seeking a School Psychologist to provide psychological consultation, assessment, counseling, and educational support across campuses in the district. This role reports to the Coordinator for Psychological Services and requires collaboration with administrators, teachers, and families.

The position involves crisis intervention, IEP/504 involvement, and contributing to individualized education planning. Strong communication and data-driven decision making are essential.

Qualifications

  • Doctorate/Master’s degree in psychology or related field required.
  • Valid TSBEP licensure as School Psychologist required.
  • Experience in consultation, counseling and assessment.
  • Ability to deliver psychological services in a comprehensive delivery model.
  • Knowledge of Special Education service delivery.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work with school and community populations.
  • Minimum one year experience providing psychological services in a school setting (internship/supervision included).
  • General knowledge of computer systems and software applications.

Responsibilities

  • Provide consultation to parents, campus and district staff.
  • Provide group and/or individual counseling to students in need.
  • Assist in determining interventions and evaluate effectiveness.
  • Provide supervision to interns and/or other personnel.
  • Observe teachers to provide classroom management strategies.
  • Conduct evaluations for students with severe behavioral needs.
  • Co-facilitate group counseling with campus counselors or trained personnel.
  • Assist campuses with 504 conferences.
  • Provide recommendations for behavioral management techniques.
  • Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
  • Assist in writing behavior intervention plans and IEPs.
  • Participate in meetings such as Admission, Review, and Dismissal.

Skills

Consultation
Counseling
Assessment experience
Education knowledge
Communication skills
School collaboration
School experience
Computer literacy

Education

Doctorate/Master’s degree in psychology
Valid TSBEP Licensure as School Psychologist

Job description

Anticipated Vacancy - School Psychologist (2026-2027)

Katy ISD SPECIAL EDUCATION - Katy, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Katy Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5381751

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Mar 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to: Coordinator for Psychological Services

Duty Days: 197

Wage/Hours Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: I01

Job Updated: 08/2025

Qualifications:
  • Doctorate/Master’s degree from an accredited university with an emphasis in school psychology, educational psychology, or related field
  • Valid TSBEP Licensure as School Psychologist
  • Consultation, counseling, and assessment experience
  • Ability to deliver psychological services in a comprehensive delivery model
  • Knowledge in Special Education service delivery
  • Effective/efficient oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work with school and community populations
  • Minimum one year experience providing psychological services in a school setting (internship/year of supervision included)
  • General knowledge of computer systems and software applications is required
Primary Purpose:

To provide psychological consultation, intervention, assessment, counseling and educational support as required by the psychological services model in conjunction with student and campus needs.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide consultation to parents, campus and district staff.
  • Provide group and/or individual counseling to those students who demonstrate a need for this service.
  • Assist in determining appropriate interventions to deal with problem situations (behavioral/emotional) in the academic environment and assist in evaluating the effectiveness of these interventions.
  • Provide supervision to interns and/or other personnel as assigned.
  • Observe and consult with teachers/staff to provide classroom management strategies.
  • Conduct evaluations of students who demonstrate severe behavioral needs to determine appropriate programming/placement.
  • Co-facilitate group counseling with campus counselors, or other appropriately trained personnel.
  • Assist campuses with collaborative and 504 conferences.
  • Provide recommendations to teachers, other staff members, and parents for behavioral management techniques or strategies for working with a student with behavioral needs.
  • Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
  • Assist in writing behavior intervention plans and individual education plans.
  • Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal meetings as appropriate.
  • Maintain current knowledge of diagnostic, legislative, and treatment issues which impact the delivery of school psychological services.
  • Provide in service training to other departments or personnel as requested.
  • Establishes and maintains professional relationships with administrators, teachers, other school personnel, parents, and community members through positive communication.
  • Participate in campus/district professional development, meetings, and serve on committees as necessary.
  • Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical & responsible.
  • Follow all district, state, and federal policies and procedures.
  • Is committed to current professional standards of competence and practice.
Equipment Used:

Interactive white board, computer, printer, copier, overhead projector, DVD/VCR, and other emerging technologies which are particularly unique to the assignment. Instructional and productivity software, as required by the assignment.

Working Conditions:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Varied stressful interpersonal situations and crisis management. Utilize nonviolent crisis intervention techniques. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Moderate lifting and carrying 15-44 pounds weekly. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and hauling materials for counseling and testing.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements
  • Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
  • Human Resources Department , Receptionist
  • HUMAN RESOURCES
  • Katy, Texas 77494
  • Phone: 281.396.2347
  • Email: humanresources@katyisd.org
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