School Psychologist

Istss; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spanish stipend

Job summary

Istss in Texas seeks a licensed school psychologist to perform assessment, evaluation, and counseling for students with emotional, learning, and behavioral needs. The role involves evaluating eligibility for special education services and developing related plans.

The position requires collaboration with families, teachers, and district teams to implement effective interventions in compliance with federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Select and administer assessments and observations to evaluate intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of referred students.
• Develop psychological evaluation reports and behavior management plans.
• Participate in ARD Committee to assist with placement and IEP development.
• May serve as case manager for students on assigned campuses.
• Meet with parents to discuss background information and test results; provide counseling.
• Consult with teachers and staff concerning educational needs and implementation of behavior intervention plans.
• Consult with psychologists, psychiatrists, medical doctors, and community agencies as needed.
• Present staff development training in assigned schools to enable personnel to identify and work with students with disturbances.
• May serve on district behavioral threat assessment and safe and supportive schools team.
• Develop and coordinate evaluation of psychological services; review materials and procedures.
• Maintain and file reports, records, and other documents; ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Assessment

Counseling

Case management

Bilingual Spanish

Job description

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.

Note: Bilingual Spanish qualification is preferred and offers an additional $3,000 stipend above the annual salary

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.
• May serve on district behavioral threat assessment and safe and supportive schools team.

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.

Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.