Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (26-27 School Year)

Crockett Independent School District; Texas; Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Crockett Independent School District is seeking a licensed school psychologist (LSSP) to provide comprehensive assessment, counseling, and behavior management services to students with emotional, learning, and behavioral needs. The role requires collaboration with families, teachers, and administrators to support appropriate educational planning.

The position emphasizes accurate evaluation, data-driven decision making, and adherence to state and federal regulations.

Formación

• Master’s degree in psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas license as an LSSP or Trainee Status Letter issued by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.

Responsabilidades

• Assess referred students to determine eligibility for special education services.
• Develop psychological evaluation reports and behavior management plans.
• Participate in ARD Committee to support placement and IEP development.
• May serve as case manager and facilitate the special education assessment process on assigned campuses.
• Meet with parents to discuss test results and provide counseling as needed.
• Consult with teachers and staff on assessment data interpretation and behavior interventions.
• Collaborate with psychologists, psychiatrists, medical professionals, and community agencies as needed.
• Present staff development training to enable staff to better assist students with emotional, social, and behavioral disturbances.

Conocimientos

Assessment procedures

Intervention strategies

Psycho-social development

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Educación

Master’s degree in psychology

LSSP license or Trainee Status Letter (Texas)

Descripción del empleo

Primary Purpose:

Perform professional 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:

Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree in psychology from accredited college or university
• Valid Texas license as a licensed specialist in school psychology (LSSP) or Trainee Status Letter issued by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists**

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
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• One year experience providing psychology services in an educational setting

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assessment
• Select and administer assessments and observations to evaluate the intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of referred students. Determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and state regulations.
• 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.

Consultation

• Meet with parents to discuss pertinent background information and test results. Conduct group, individual, and family counseling sessions and facilitative therapy for students with diagnosed problems.
• Consult with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students, interpretation of assessment data, and implementation of behavior intervention plans in managing disruptive students.
• Consult with psychologists, psychiatrists, medical doctors, and community agencies concerning intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of students as needed.
• Present staff development training in assigned schools to enable school personnel to identify and work more effectively with students with emotional, social, and behavioral disturbances.

Program Management

• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of psychological services and assessment procedures and make changes based on findings.
• Participate in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.
• Compile, maintain, and file all 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. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
• May provide clinical supervision to intern or trainee.***

Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.