2026-2027 School Psychologist

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited university with an emphasis in school psychology, educational psychology, or a related field preferred
• Texas licensure as a licensed specialist in school psychology (L.S.S.P.) already received or in the application process
• Demonstrated skillset in leading, motivating, supporting, and working collaboratively with others
• Minimum of one year of experience providing psychological services in a school setting (may include LSSP internship experience)
• Knowledge of Special Education service delivery

Essential Functions

• Conduct individual, group, or facilitative counseling for both regular and special education students who have been referred for these services by appropriate school personnel
• Maintain case records on all referred students
• Confer with teachers and parents of students upon request
• Provide consultation services to the teachers and supervisors of the adaptive behavior program
• Assist parents of emotionally disturbed students through consultation and facilitation of various parent groups
• Interpret school psychological services to school personnel and parents
• Interface with personnel of community health and social welfare agencies
• Attend staff, professional, and interagency meetings as requested
• Assist with in-service training of school personnel as requested
• Conduct appropriate research as requested
• Assess referred students through appropriate testing and diagnostic practices and follow through referred cases to termination
• Attend Individual Education Plan (IEP) committee meetings for emotionally disturbed students and other special education students, when appropriate
• Intervene with students in crises to successfully reduce the negative impact of stressful events
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function
• Perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
• Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding, and use of a mouse; occasional reaching
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
• Environment: Frequent district-wide travel
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress