Job description

For the 2023/2024 school year

To be considered, please apply online at: https://www.marblefallsisd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=10543

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Licensed Specialist in School Psychology

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional

Reports to: Executive Director of Special Services Date Revised: March 2023

Dept./School: Special Education

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 (LSSP) 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

1. 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.

2. Develop psychological evaluation reports and behavior management plans.

3. 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.

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

Consultation

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

8. 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

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

10. Participate in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.

11. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including case records, test results, statistical data, and test inventories.

12. 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.

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

Other

14. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Frequent sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds), occasional heaving lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting nonambulatory students

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require districtwide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure

NOTES: * An LSSP must have a minimum of three years of experience providing psychological services in the public school to supervise an intern or trainee.

Benefits

TRS-ActiveCare Medical Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (2 PP0 plans and 2 HMO plan) and Baylor Scott & White (HMO plan) In conjunction with the State of Texas contribution of $75.00, Marble Falls ISD pays a total of $410.00 towards the plan; $10,000 Basic Life Insurance Policy; Section 125 Cafeteria Plan enrollment; Plans available for employee to purchase - dental, vision, disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, cancer, accident, FLEX medical and additional life insurance. Omni 403b and 457 contributions available.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,743.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Marble Falls, TX 78654: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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