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LSSP (Licensed Specialist in School Psychology)

Employer
El Paso Independent School District
Location
El Paso, TX, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Title: Licensed Spec School Psychology MA/EdS

Wage/Hour Status: Daily, Exempt

Reports to: Facilitator LSSP & MSW

Pay Grade: D7

Dept/School: Special Education, Special Services

Date Revised: August 21, 2017

Primary Purpose

Evaluates students as part of a Multidisciplinary Team for students referred for a Full and Individual
Evaluation (FIE). Assists the ARD Committee in determining student eligibility for special education
services. Assists in the ARD/IEP process through development of behavior intervention plans,
counseling goals and objectives and academic goals and objectives to ensure educational benefit.

Qualifications

Education/Certification
MA, in Psychology or Nationally Certified School Psychologist, eligible for waiver

Licensure as a Specialist in School Psychology by the Texas Board of Examiners of Psychologists, or
eligible for waiver

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of Federal and Sate mandates regarding special education

• Ability to develop individual student assessments and complete evaluations

• Ability to operate computer and software applications

Experience
Three years experience in Special Education preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Instructional and Program Management
1. Ensures compliance with Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA)

regulations.
2. Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary evaluation team to ensure "Integrated IEPs".
3. Participates in ARD committee meetings when appropriate and necessary to ensure eligibility,

appropriate instructional and related services goals and objectives.
4. Participates in Manifestation Determination ARD Committee meetings.
5. Assist teachers and related services staff in developing behavior intervention plans.
6. Maintains timelines with evaluations (initials, re-evaluations).
7. Provides Psychological Counseling.
8. Responsible for completion and submission of Service Delivery Logs on a timely basis.
9. Performs other assigned duties as may be required by supervisors.

Monitor Programs
10. Monitors student eligibility folders to ensure compliance with federal, state, and district regulations.

Student Management
11. Assists campus referral teams during the referral process.
12. Conducts psychological assessments evaluations for students referred to special education, and

completes Multidisciplinary Full and Individual Evaluation reports.

Personnel Management
13. Collaborates with regular education counselors, social workers to provide appropriate support.

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14. Works with the campus administrator to facilitate a support system for special education service
delivery.

15. Participates in professional growth activities as required by IDEIA, NCLB and local and state
regulations.

16. Participates in random MAC time studies and complies with requirements.

Policy, Reports and Law
17. Assures the provision of procedural safeguards for special education students.

Budget and Inventory
18. Maintains appropriate inventory of professional assessment kits, protocols, and etceteras.

Communication and Community Relations
19. Assists in developing and maintain networks with various community agencies.
20. Consults with parents, teachers, administrators, related service providers of students with emotional

disturbances.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises LSSP Interns and/or LSSP Trainees as required

Physical and Mental Job Requirements
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Maintains emotional control under stress; occasional prolonged and irregular hours; occasional
district-wide and state travel.

Terms of Employment

221 days; salary to be established by the Board of Trustees

The foregoing statements describe 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.

Approved: _____________________________________________________________
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Date: _________________________________

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The El Paso Independent School District does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment
practices on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, citizenship, military
status, disability, genetic information, gender stereotyping and perceived sexuality, or on any other basis
prohibited by law. Inquiries concerning the application of Titles VI, VII, IX, and Section 504 may be
referred to the District compliance officer, Patricia Cortez, at 230-2033; Section 504 inquiries regarding
students may be referred to Kelly Ball 230-2829.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de El Paso no discrimina en los programas de educación o en prácticas de
empleo usando el criterio de raza, color, edad, sexo, religión, origen nacional, estado civil, ciudadanía,
estado militar, discapacidad, información genética, estereotipo sexual o sexualidad percibida, u otra
práctica prohibida por la ley. Preguntas acerca de la aplicación del título VI, VII o IX, y la Sección 504
pueden ser referidas al oficial del distrito, Patricia Cortez al 230-2033; preguntas sobre 504 tocante a
estudiantes pueden ser referidas a Kelly Ball 230-2829.

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