Part Time - School Psychologist

Position Type:

Special Education

Date Posted:

4/17/2024

Location:

CISD - Campus Assigned

Date Available:

08/2024

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Job Title: School Psychologist

Reports To: Executive Director of Student Support Services

Contract Days:

Starting Base Pay:

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 the special education services.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master's degree in psychology from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas license as a licensed specialist in school psychology or Trainee Status Letter issued 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

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

One year experience providing psychology services in an educational setting

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.

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.

• May provide clinical supervision to intern or trainee.*

Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Attachment(s):

• School Psychologist