Intern Lssp

Job Overview
The Licensed Specialist Assist schools in the development of appropriate educational programs for students by conducting full individual evaluations, providing direct counseling and social skills instruction, consultative psychological services, and conducting and/or participating in ARD meetings for students while under the supervision of a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Service Delivery

• Plan and provide services that are appropriate and consistent with therapy/behavior goals contained in the individual education plan (IEP)
• Provide related services in the form of counseling or direct/indirect psychological services, and/or instructional services in the form of social skills instruction to identified students within the special education population as determined by an Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Utilize assessment and evaluation information to plan individualized programs and make instructional decisions that result in appropriate services for students with special education disabilities
• Develop Functional Behavioral Assessments, Counseling, Behavior and Social Skills IEPs, IEPs, and Behavior Intervention Plans
• Monitor the implementation of the IEP/ARD and support service recommendations
• Deliver short-term services for students such as crisis counseling, suicide prevention, and behavior consultation
• Facilitate ARD/IEP meetings using the district special education software IEP program as outlined in district special education handbook
• Collaborate with assessment personnel, families, educators, administrators, outside agencies, and related service personnel to provide appropriate services for students

Compliance

• Comply with and meet federal and state mandates and local board policy
• Conduct Full Individual Evaluations as a part of a multi-disciplinary evaluation team to identify students who may be eligible for special education services using current assessment best practices that are consistent with laws, rules, and regulations according to federal, state, and local policies/procedures
• Compile and interpret evaluation results of students using multiple sources of data, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose special education disability conditions and to help assess eligibility/need for special services
• Comply with special education laws, local/district policy, and individual evaluation results with campus staff and parents to plan individualized programs and make instructional recommendations that result in appropriate services for students with disabilities

Administrative/ Campus Support

• Support student services provided by the LSSP Intern
• Consult with school administration, personnel and parents regarding evaluation results or other questions related to special education or related services
• Assist special education teachers in developing appropriate IEPs for special education students
• Maintain filing system of student physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents (e.g., FIEs, testing protocols, counseling/psychological services notes, parent/guardian communication) Participate in training/district meetings and assist in preparation, planning and execution of staff development

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

• Bachelor's Degree and enrollment in an approved University training program, with established readiness for an enrollment in the University's designated internship experience course
• Curriculum and academic training leading to Licensure by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as an LSSP
• Practicum experience in public schools, preferred
• Requires skill in technical report writing and in developing interpersonal relationships with professional staff and students
• Requires a broad range of knowledge of behavioral intervention techniques
• Must be able to effectively communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing
• Must be proficient in using Windows Operating System as well as Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.
The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
Additional Information

• This position requires travel to various campuses and district meeting sites. This position may have exposure to bodily fluids.