Job Title: School Psychologist

Reports to: Executive Director, Special Populations Services

Dept.: Special Populations Services

Exemption Status: Exempt/Professional

Pay Grade:  AP2

Calendar:  197

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 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

• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Two years experience providing psychology services in an educational setting

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Select  and administer  assessments and observations  within time lines 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.

• May serve as case manager and implement the special education assessment process for students as assigned.

• Conduct group and individual counseling sessions for eligible students.

• Serve as consultant on mental health topics for instructors in the school health program.

• Consult  with school  staff regarding  implementation of  behavior intervention  plans and supporting students with behavioral needs.

• Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel with identification and understanding of students with emotional, social, and behavioral disturbances.

• Meet with parents to discuss pertinent background information and test results.

• Consult with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.

• Consult  with psychologists,  psychiatrists, medical  doctors, and community agencies  concerning intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of students as needed.

• Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.

• May provide clinical supervision to intern or trainee. **

• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of psychological services and assessment procedures and make changes based on findings.

• Assist in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.

• Compile,  maintain, and  file all physical  and computerized 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 in the areas of psychological services, assessment, placement, and planning for special education services.

• Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.

• Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.

• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.

• Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Environment: Work must be done on-site.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

As assigned by Executive Director, Special Populations Services

This job description describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Little Elm ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the District does not discriminate against  an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Little Elm no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo por razón de raza, color,

religión, sexo, nacionalidad, edad, incapacidad, estatus militar, información genética o de cualquier otra razón prohibida por ley. Además, el distrito escolar no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo que actúe oponiéndose a ese tipo de discriminaciones o que participe en la investigación de una queja relacionada con alguna práctica discriminatoria en la contratación. La toma de decisiones respecto a una contratación se hará en función de las calificaciones, experiencia y habilidades del candidato.