Position: Licensed Specialist - School Psychology (LSSP)
Department/Campus: District Office
Reports to: District SPED Coordinator
FLSA Status: Exempt Role/ Salary Band: Band 4
Job Type Full Time
Work Hours Normal School hours

JOB GOAL
The Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) performs professional psychological work in assessment, behavior management, and counseling for students with emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, and behavioral problems, and other disabilities. The LSSP assesses the psychological needs of students referred to special education services.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master's degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas license as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an LSSP in an educational setting (preferred)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Conducts FIEs, both initials and re-evaluations, and write reports within timelines
• Synthesizes psychological research for dissemination in large group staff development trainings as well as for use in individual mentoring
• Conducts in-services for school personnel on emotional/behavioral markers, classroom modifications/accommodations and structured intervention strategies
• Provides professional input and support to campuses on the use of multi-tiered systems of supports to address student needs
• Conducts behavioral observations
• Collaborate with parents, teachers and other relevant staff members in developing and implementing IEPs
• Provides psychological expertise and renders a professional opinion addressing mental health issues and their inter-relationship with disciplinary infractions in the context of Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) meetings
• Provides consultation regarding behavioral management/structured intervention strategies for teachers and/or parents
• Attends restraint trainings and participates in physical restraint of aggressive students
• Provides functional behavioral assessment (FBA) through the use of comprehensive data gathering methods to develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) and to delineate positive behavior strategies for teachers and other school staff
• Provides counseling and psychological services as an IEP related service evaluation and service to students in special education
• Documents sufficient data in the report to develop a well written Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP)
• Completes evaluation summaries and other pertinent components
• Complies with policies and timelines established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the areas of assessment, placement, and planning for special education services
• Documents service and progress
• Provides a timely progress report to the parent or adult student Job Descriptions - Human Resources Department
• Reviews service progress at the Admission Review Dismissal/Individualized Education Plan (ARD/IEP) meeting as required
• Take CPI certification class or approved equivalent in order to implement de-escalation techniques and legal restraint procedures during crisis situations
• Reviews information on referred students such as results of full and individual evaluations, the special education eligibility folder, and discipline and attendance records
• Schedules and conducts interviews with parents and school personnel
• Prepares a psychological evaluation report on the FIE Writer for each student evaluated.
• Participates as a member of the Admission Review Dismissal/Individualized Education Plan (ARD/IEP) Committee for students evaluated
• Recommends appropriate disability condition(s) and behavioral management strategies for ARD/IEP Committee considerations
• Documents sufficient data in the FIE to develop a well written Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP)
• Completes evaluation summaries and other pertinent components
• Reviews outside psychological and neuropsychological evaluations provided by other districts, agencies, or by the parent
• Conducts 504 assessments for students with behavioral difficulties, suspected autism, and suspected ADHD
• Participates in 504 meetings to assist with interpretation of assessment data and development of services
• Participates in and provides consultation to the behavior RtI team meetings on assigned campuses
• Maintains a positive and effective relationship with supervisors and coworkers
• Effectively communicates with colleagues, students, and parents
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data
• Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.
• Moderate travel is required.