School Psychologist

Job Title: School Psychologist

Reports to: Executive Director and Coordinator of Special Education

Dept./Campus: Curriculum and Instruction

Classification: Exempt

Primary 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 preferred providing psychology services in an educational setting

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Assessment
- 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.
- Develop psychological evaluation reports and behavior management plans.
- 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.
- May serve as case manager and implement the special education assessment process for students on assigned campuses.

Consultation
- Meet with parents to discuss pertinent backg

📌 School Psychologist (Santa Fe)
🏢 Santa Fe Independent School District
📍 Santa Fe