JOB TITLE: Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)
DUTY DAYS: 195 days
PAY GRADE: A01
SALARY SCHEDULE: Click for Salary Schedule
Primary Purpose:
The person in this position assists the schools in the development of appropriate educational programs for students by conducting full individual evaluations, providing direct counseling, consultative psychological services, and conducting and/or participating in ARD meetings for students
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Certification by the Texas State Board of Examiners for Psychologists as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology- At least one year experience or internship in a school setting, preferred
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct Full Individual Evaluations as part of the multi-disciplinary evaluation team to identify students who may be eligible for special education services- Facilitate and conduct the ARD committee meetings on a regular basis using the District Special Education Software IEP programs
- Utilize the District Special Education Software IEP program to keep accurate ARD information on all special education students
- Provide consultations regarding results of evaluation or other questions of a psychological nature to school personnel and parents
- Provide counseling to students as recommended by an ARD
- Work collaboratively with campus administration to ensure State Assessment equirements are fulfilled and current State Assessment information is available for appropriate personnel
- Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop the IEP through the ARD committee process for each student assigned
- Monitor implementation of the IEP/ARD and support service recommendations
- Assist special education teachers in developing appropriate IEP's for their students
- Collaborate with Intervention Assistance Teams (IAT) Chair as appropriate
- Collaborate, assist, and coordinate:a. Implementation of effective instructional strategies and modifications b. Appropriate instructional strategies/activities c. Use of learning strategies, materials, and equipment d. with regular education classroom teacher to modify regular curriculum or differentiate instruction
- Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, psychological, social, medical, and personal needs of students
- Provide short-term services for students such as crisis counseling, suicide prevention, and behavior consultation
- Consult with district personnel on problem issues and crisis management as they relate to students
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conduction conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers
- Provide ingoing information to parents regarding Transition services
- Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members
- Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required
- Facilitate materials directives
- Participation in staff development activities to improve job-related skills
- Maintain understanding of and comply with federal, state, district, and school procedures, regulations, and policies for the special education process
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions. Maintain emotional control under stress
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Frequent prolonged and irregular hours; Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; steady phone interactions; moderate standing, walking, and bending. Occasional district-wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.