School Psychologist (Part-Time)

Reports to: Campus Principal, Director of Special Education, Special Education Supervisor

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Dept./School: Special Education/Assigned Campus

Pay Family: Professional/Administrators

PC Assignment: School Psychologist

Pay Grade: 03

PC Assignment Code: 31102

Minimum Salary: $33,119

Insight: Support

Duty Days: 197 days per school year

Note: This position is a part-time (.5 FTE) assignment and is scheduled to work approximately 20 hours per week.

Primary Purpose:

Conducts comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations, interprets results, and provides psychological services to support student learning and development.

Qualifications:

Education and Certification

• Master's degree
• Ph.D. (preferred)
• Valid Texas license as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
• Texas License as a psychologist or working toward licensure

Experience

• Experience preferred; however, successful completion of internship is acceptable
• Three (3) years of experience in a Texas public school setting
• Experience with the admission, review, and dismissal process

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Advanced organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Assessment and Evaluation

• Conduct comprehensive individual psycho-educational evaluations for referrals and three-year re-evaluations within timelines as prescribed by law.
• Conduct student observations in general education and special education classrooms.
• Maintain current knowledge regarding research, development, and technology in the field of individual evaluation relating to student eligibility for special education services.

Consultation and Collaboration

• Provide leadership to the campus in the Pre-Referral Process, ARD Process, Child Find procedures, and Confidentiality of Student Records.
• Provide leadership to the campus multidisciplinary evaluation in the placement process.
• Conduct in-service training and consultative services for general and special education teachers.

Student Support and Intervention

• Provide leadership in the development and monitoring of individual student behavior improvement plans.
• Provide direct services to students eligible for psychological services as a related service.
• Provide parents' progress reports related to students' identified IEP goals and objectives on a six-week basis.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participate in professional development, department meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the campus and department.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools and 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 non-ambulatory students

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; districtwide and occasional statewide travel

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

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities 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.

Appointment:

The Superintendent of Schools will recommend the appointment of this position to the Board of Trustees based on the applicant's training, experience, and expertise. The Board of Trustees must give final approval.