School Psychologist - 1099

DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT SERVICES Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Diagnostic Assessment Services, Inc. in Dallas, TX is seeking a School Psychologist to join our school-based team. The role focuses on evaluating students using best practices and collaborating with parents, teachers, and administrators to support Individualized Education Programs.

We value flexibility in scheduling to support both students and clinicians. Qualifications include NASP-accredited master’s degree and Texas licensure, with 2–3 years in a school setting preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (MA, M.S. of Eds) from a NASP accredited institution.
• Licensure by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as a School Psychologist.
• 2-3 years of experience in a school setting is a plus.
• Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, special education, and human development.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Demonstrate passion for serving students.
• Option to serve one charter school or multiple schools in your area.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit positive and collaborative relationships with parents, administrators, and teachers.
• Produce emotional and behavioral evaluations using best practices.
• Collaborate with Diagnosticians and other service providers.
• Express knowledge and understanding of Federal, State and Local procedure and regulation regarding the evaluation and ARD process.
• Assume responsibility for the organization and operation of work within the area of supporting students and staff working with special education students following state and federal program guidelines.
• Facilitate casemanagement of evaluations through involvement with campus intervention and/or reevaluation team meetings, consultation with parents and teachers, observations, and behavior management plans.
• Evaluate the intellectual, emotional, behavioral, and/or adaptive behavior functioning of referred students.
• Determine and utilize appropriate tests for evaluations, score and interpret test data, write psychological evaluation reports, and behavior management plans.
• Participate as member of local Admission, Review, and Dismissal committee as needed and when appropriate.
• Make recommendations for Special Education eligibility on the basis of serious emotional disturbance and/or other disabilities categories.

Skills

Organization

Planning

Passion for students

Communication (parents/admins/teachers

Education

NASP-accredited master's degree

Job description

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Clinical - Eval & Psych Full Time Dallas, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1341

Who we are:

Diagnostic Assessment Services, Inc. (www.spedservices.com) is a dynamic team of dedicated professionals who take pride in delivering high-quality psychological and educational services to a wide range of private and public schools throughout Texas.

We work together as a team and continually inspire each other to lead positive change, learn, and grow. Our commitment to integrity, compassion, and quality care drives us to reach for what could be possible. Every day is a new day to smile and do work that makes a positive impact into many lives. We are passionate about our work and making a difference in the lives of our students and their families. DAS is a woman-owned business with a leadership team who consists of highly educated professionals. They understand SPED law, best practices, and their specialization is all woven together with a heart to serve. Come serve with us!

Insight into the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the DAS Team in our school-based work as a School Psychologist. We are looking for qualified team members/contractors who can contribute to our goal of supporting students and families in achieving the most optimal outcomes.

One of the best parts of working at DAS is our flexible scheduling! We know that SPs in general have given their all and more, especially in the last few years. Come join a team that understands that the best way for us to take care of our students is to first take care of ourselves.

We need your help.

We’re open and flexible working around your schedule. We need you on our team, and the students need you. We know you have choices and hope you'll consider us.

The awesome work you will do:

• Exhibit positive and collaborative relationships with parents, administrators, and teachers.
• Produce emotional and behavioral evaluations using best practices.
• Collaborate with Diagnosticians and other service providers.
• Express knowledge and understanding of Federal, State and Local procedure and regulation regarding the evaluation and ARD process.
• Assume responsibility for the organization and operation of work within the area of supporting students and staff working with special education students following state and federal program guidelines.
• Facilitatecasemanagementofevaluationsthroughinvolvementwithcampusinterventionand/orevaluation team meetings, consultation with parents and teachers, observations, and behaviormanagementplans.
• Evaluatetheintellectual,emotional,behavioral,and/oradaptivebehaviorfunctioningofreferredstudents.
• Determine and utilize appropriate tests for evaluations, score and interpret test data, write psychological evaluationreports, and behavior management plans.
• ParticipateasmemberoflocalAdmission,Review,andDismissalcommitteeasneededandwhenappropriate.
• MakerecommendationsforSpecialEducationeligibility onthebasisofseriousemotionaldisturbanceand/or other disabilities categories.

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree (MA, M.S. of Eds) from a NASP accredited institution
• Licensure by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as a School Psychologist
• 2-3 years of experience in a school setting a plus, but not required
• Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, special education, and human development
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Demonstrate passion for serving students
• You potentially have the option to serve one charter school or multiple schools in your area.

We are currently hiring in the following zip codes: DFW Area