Lead School Psychologist - Permian Basin (26-27)

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Monitor/audit compliance processes are being implemented by the LSSPs/Educational Diagnosticians in their region
• Assist in the identification and selection of the LSSPs/Educational Diagnosticians for their region as an integral member of the interview committee
• Coach and develop LSSPs/Educational Diagnosticians using the LSSP/Educational Diagnostician rubric
• Collaborate with Special Program staff to provide high-quality opportunities for professional development based on regional team needs (Special Education, Section 504, Response to Intervention and Critical Student Intervention)
• Supervise up to 2 LSSP Interns
• Manage fully licensed LSSPs/Educational Diagnosticians

Essential Duties

• Monitor/audit compliance processes are being implemented by the LSSPs/Educational Diagnosticians in their region
• Assist in the identification and selection of the LSSPs/Educational Diagnosticians for their region as an integral member of the interview committee
• Coach and develop LSSPs/Educational Diagnosticians using the LSSP/Educational Diagnostician rubric
• Collaborate with Special Program staff to provide high-quality opportunities for professional development based on regional team needs (Special Education, Section 504, Response to Intervention and Critical Student Intervention)
• Supervise up to 2 LSSP Interns
• Manage fully licensed LSSPs/Educational Diagnosticians

Knowledge and Skills

• Make Sound Decisions
• Manage Work and Teams
• Grow Self and Others
• Build Trust and Psychological Safety
• Communicate Deliberately

Knowledge and Skills - Competencies

• Make Sound Decisions
• Manage Work and Teams
• Grow Self and Others
• Build Trust and Psychological Safety
• Communicate Deliberately

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

• Knowledge of procedures for assessing achievement and intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functions for education purposes, including cross-battery evaluation practices
• Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions
• Knowledge of psycho-social development
• Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements

• This role requires ability to frequently drive/travel in automobile.
• The ability to be able to navigate moving through campuses and classrooms to observe.
• The ability to spend long periods of time in front of the computer.

What We Offer

• Compensation & Benefits: Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $94,700 and $111,300, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity.
• This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.
• We offer medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan.
• You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/.
• IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.