Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)

    Highlights

    TX-STAR Speech Language Services partners with school districts throughout Texas to provide specialized support for students with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. Our team understands the specialized expectations of school-based psychological services and works to place professionals in roles where their expertise can make a meaningful difference.

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    LocationHouston, TX

    Description

    Help Students Reach Their Potential

    TX-STAR Speech Language Services partners with school districts throughout Texas to provide specialized support for students with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. We are currently seeking School Psychologists for school-based opportunities in the Houston area.

    These positions are ideal for professionals who are committed to student well-being, comprehensive assessment, and using data-informed strategies to strengthen educational and behavioral outcomes.

    Your Role and Responsibilities

    As a School Psychologist, you will provide evaluation, consultation, intervention, and collaborative support within a school-based environment.

    In this role, you will:

    • Complete comprehensive psychological and educational evaluations using appropriate assessment methods

    • Administer and interpret cognitive, academic, behavioral, and social-emotional assessments

    • Analyze evaluation results to help determine student eligibility and appropriate service needs

    • Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of Individualized Education Programs

    • Provide consultation, counseling support, and evidence-based behavioral intervention strategies

    • Partner with teachers, administrators, families, and multidisciplinary team members

    • Assist campus teams in creating classroom interventions and individualized behavior support plans

    • Participate in ARD and IEP meetings and clearly communicate evaluation findings and recommendations

    • Conduct reevaluations in accordance with applicable state and federal requirements

    • Maintain complete, accurate, and timely records that meet district and compliance standards

    Qualifications for This Position

    • Master’s degree in School Psychology or a closely related field

    • Current Texas license or credential authorizing practice as a School Psychologist

    • Experience administering, scoring, and interpreting cognitive, academic, behavioral, and social-emotional assessments

    • Strong understanding of special education laws, evaluation procedures, and compliance requirements

    • Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

    • Ability to collaborate successfully with educators, administrators, families, and multidisciplinary teams

    • Strong organization, documentation, scheduling, and time-management abilities

    • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred

    Work Setting and Scheduling Options

    • School-based assignments in Houston and surrounding communities

    • Opportunities to support students from prekindergarten through high school

    • Flexible placement options, including:

      • Full-time assignments

      • Part-time schedules

    • Some positions may require travel between multiple campuses

    • Placements coordinated according to your qualifications, availability, and current district needs

    What You Can Expect from TX-STAR

    • Competitive compensation based on relevant experience

    • Flexible scheduling opportunities

    • Dependable bi-weekly pay

    • Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance options

    • A supportive and people-centered workplace culture

    • Continued guidance from experienced program staff

    • Employee referral bonus opportunities

    • Professional learning and career development resources

    • Access to an established network of school district partnerships throughout Texas

    Learn More About TX-STAR

    Since 2010, TX-STAR Speech Language Services has helped school districts across Texas connect with qualified special education and student-support professionals. We currently partner with more than 40 districts, along with educational agencies and regional cooperatives.

    Our team understands the specialized expectations of school-based psychological services and works to place professionals in roles where their expertise can make a meaningful difference. We are committed to building lasting partnerships and helping students receive the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support they need to succeed in school and beyond.

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