School Psychologist - Kyle, TX

Pediatric Developmental Services; Kyle (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Retirement Account with company matching

Unlimited CEUs

Materials stipend

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) in Kyle, Texas is seeking a School Psychologist to provide counseling services to students and their families. The role involves participating in IEP development and collaborating with staff to support students' social and emotional needs.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Psychology and must be eligible or endorsed as a School Psychologist. PDS offers a range of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as retirement and licensure reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Psychology required.
• Endorsement as a School Psychologist must be obtained or eligible.
• Prefer experience or specialized training in pediatric mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services to students and parents.
• Participate in multi-tiered support systems for students.
• Collaborate and coach families and staff.

Skills

Counseling services

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Ability to work independently

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology

Endorsement as a School Psychologist

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is looking to hire a School Psychologist.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution
• Retirement Account with company matching
• Unlimited CEUs
• Materials stipend
• Licensure reimbursement

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing counseling services to students and their parents.
• Participate in a multi-tiered system of support for students with social/emotional and behavioral needs, including participation in inter‑disciplinary meetings to evaluate and discuss the diagnosis and treatment of students.
• Participating in initial IEP and annual IEP development as appropriate.
• Collaborate with and coach families and staff, during weekly team meetings and follow‑up meetings, to support social and emotional development.
• Adhere to federal/state/local procedures for record keeping, eligibility documentation, timelines and procedural safeguards.
• Develop and maintain a schedule to ensure compliance with all required meetings and services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Psychology.
• Has obtained or is eligible for an endorsement as a School Psychologist as prescribed in the bylaws of the State Department of Education.
• Experience or specialized training in the field of pediatric mental health is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and maintain ethical and accountability standards.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills, and communicates effectively and courteously both verbally and in writing.
• Has the ability to coordinate activities and work effectively with professional staff, support staff, parents, and representatives from agencies outside the school system.