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Form of workPrimary 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:
*The correct title for the person holding the Licensed Specialist in School Psychology is Licensed Specialist in
School Psychology or LSSP. Only individuals who meet the requirements of Title 22 Texas Administrative Code
465.6 may refer to themselves as School Psychologists (i.e., hold a doctorate in area of specialization).
**An individual who has completed an internship, applied for a license, and been approved by the Texas
State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) will be issued a Trainee Status Letter and will maintain this
status for a maximum of one calendar year until he or she passes the Jurisprudence Exam. A trainee must be
under the supervision of a LSSP until licensure is confirmed by TSBEP in writing.
*** An LSSP must have a minimum of three years of experience providing psychological services in the public
school to supervise an intern or trainee.
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.
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:
*The correct title for the person holding the Licensed Specialist in School Psychology is Licensed Specialist in
School Psychology or LSSP. Only individuals who meet the requirements of Title 22 Texas Administrative Code
465.6 may refer to themselves as School Psychologists (i.e., hold a doctorate in area of specialization).
**An individual who has completed an internship, applied for a license, and been approved by the Texas
State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) will be issued a Trainee Status Letter and will maintain this
status for a maximum of one calendar year until he or she passes the Jurisprudence Exam. A trainee must be
under the supervision of a LSSP until licensure is confirmed by TSBEP in writing.
*** An LSSP must have a minimum of three years of experience providing psychological services in the public
school to supervise an intern or trainee.
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.
