LICENSED SPECIALIST IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY INTERN

ADOPTED: 3 -5-85 AMENDED: 8 -7-90, 9 -1-92, 3 -2-93, 10 -3-01, 4 -22-10, 10-5-16, 2-7-17,10-23-17 SOCORRO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Department of Human ResourcesJOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Intern Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Reports To: Director of Special Edu cation Terms of Employment : 187 DaysExemption Status : Exempt Primary Purpose: The prim ary purpose of this position is to provide psychological services and expertise to special education students in the district. Qualifications: Education/Certi fication/Requirements: Currently enrolled in state approved graduate program in school psychologyCompleti on of all academic course work and program approval for internship Special Knowledge/Skills: Excellent organizational, communication, public relations and interpersonal skillsKnowledge of federal and state mandates rega rding special educationAbility to operate computer and software applicationsMajor Responsibilities and Duties 1.Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary evaluation team.2.Participates in ARD committee meetings when appropriate and necessary to ensure eligibility,appropriate instructional and related services goals and objectives.3.Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary evaluation team to ensure "Integrated I IEP's".4.Assist teachers a nd related services staff in developing behavior intervention plans.5.Participates in Manifestation Determination ARD Committee meetings.6 Responsible for completion and submission of Service Delivery Logs.7.Performs ot her assigned duties as may be required by supervisor.8.Assists campus intervention teams during referral process.9.Conducts psychological assessments evaluations for students referred to special education, andcomplet es Multidisciplinary Full and Individual Evaluation reports under the supervision of an LSSP.10. Collaborates with counselor and support staff to provide appropriate support for instruction11. Works with campus administrator to facilitate a support system for special education serviceLicensed Specialist in School Psychology Intern12. Participates in professional growth activities as required by IDEIA, federal, local and state.13. Assures the provision of procedu ral safeguards for special education students.14 Complies with all requirements as outlined in graduate program and Texas Board of Examiners of Psychologist. 15. Maintains appropriate inventory of professional evaluation ki ts, protocols, and etcetera's .16.Demonstrates the ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to districtoperations.17. Demonstrates a high level of independent, ethical, and professional con duct. Licensed Specialist in Psychology Intern ADOPTED : 3-5-85 AMENDED: 8 -7-90, 9 -1-92, 3 -2-93, 10 -3-01, 4 -22-10, 10-5-16, 2-7-17,10-23-17 18. Performs any other duties as assigned by the appropriate supervisor. 19. Provides optimal customer service to all students, employees, parents, community members and any other stakeholders of the district. Mental Demands/ Physical Dema nds/Environmental Factors: Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress. Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: District -wide travel; occasiona l prolonged and irregular hours This job description describes the general purpose and respons ibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Evaluation : Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of Board policy. __ Employee Name (please print) Signature Date Socorro Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin , age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law in its employment practices or in providing education services, activities, and programs, including c areer and technical education (vocational programs). For additional information regarding Socorro Independent School Dis trict's policy of nondiscrimination contact: (915) 937 -0201, 12440 Rojas Dr., El Paso, TX 79928.