School Psychologist

About the role

KTX is seeking a highly motivated full-time Licensed Specialist In School Psychology (LSSP) to provide diagnostic information on student learning and to work cooperatively with instructional faculty and parents in providing an appropriate educational program for students with disabilities throughout KTX.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with effective decision-making regarding KIPPster needs using knowledge of data-based decision making and accountability, diversity in development and learning, as well as research and program evaluation.
• Utilize appropriate assessment and data collection methods.
• Contribute to school-wide assessment and data-based practices for academic, socio-emotional, and behavioral domains.
• Serve as a member of school-level teams such as All Children Will Learn Committee, Response to Intervention team, actively participating in ARDs, etc.
• Manage initial special education referrals, ensuring all documentation and data are complete and aligned with state and federal regulations.
• Monitor and oversee Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED) processes to ensure compliance with required timelines, quality of review, and alignment with best practices.
• Seek professional growth and learning opportunities to advance own knowledge and skill.
• Contribute to intervention practices for academic, social-emotional, and behavioral domains.
• Contribute to crisis response and intervention practices.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology from accredited college or university
• At least 1 year of experience as an LSSP or school psychologist
• Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training
• Valid Texas license as a licensed specialist in school psychology granted by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
• Bilingualism (English-Spanish) is preferred
• A minimum of 2 years of successful teaching experience and employment experience
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of KTX
• Knowledge of federal and state Special Education law
• Knowledge of best practices for Special Education
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Independent, self-starter with a strong focus on student development
• Dependable, organized, efficient, and creative
• Experience collaborating with team members and providing constructive and instructive feedback
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative
• Ability to work both on broad-based strategy and everyday details
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment in decision-making
• Proven written and verbal communication skills; Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of special needs students and their parents
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Possession of a passionate and loving attitude toward all children
• Responsiveness; Follow-up and follow-through with students, families, and faculty members is essential