Licensed Specialist in School Psychology-Bilingual

Sylvania; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania seeks a licensed school psychologist to perform assessments, behavior management, and counseling for students with disabilities in a Texas educational setting.

The role includes administering tests, interpreting data, and developing evaluation reports to guide IEP decisions in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology is required.
• Texas LSPS license is required.
• Two years of school psychology experience in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Select and administer assessments and observations to evaluate intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of referred students.
• Score and interpret test data.
• Develop psychological evaluation reports and behavior management plans.
• Participate in ARD Committee to assist with placement and IEP development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Assessment expertise

Behavior management

Consultation

Psycho-social development

Education

Master’s degree in psychology

Texas license: Licensed Specialist in School Psychology

Job description

Education/Certification

• 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

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

Perform professional psychological work in assessment, behavior management, and counseling for students with disabilities as deferred by state and deferral special education regulations. Assess the psychological and psycho-educational needs of students referred to special education services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Two years experience providing psychology services in an educational setting