School Psychologist General Applicant Pool - Houston

About the role

The School Psychologist serves as a key member of the Special Programs team, partnering with regional instructional leaders, campus leaders, and teachers to enhance student outcomes. Key responsibilities include supporting special education teachers in setting appropriate IEP goals, ensuring compliance with ARD processes, conducting evaluations, and providing interventions.

Responsibilities

• Supports the special education teachers in developing appropriate IEP academic, behavioral, and social goals.
• Ensures IEP services are being provided as indicated in the ARD.
• Works in conjunction with Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and other related and instructional service personnel to ensure completion of all ARD paperwork in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate records and services.
• Provides support to 504 campus coordinators with 504 meeting requirements, 504 eligibility determination, Homebound services, and Manifestation Determination.
• Conducts dyslexia evaluations for 504 students.
• Guides campuses in tracking and documenting academic and behavioral interventions in TIER I, TIER II, and TIER III.
• Conducts full and individual evaluations for non-Speech only students who are referred for 1 or more eligibility categories.
• Ensures psychological evaluations for Autism and Emotional Disturbance are conducted in accordance with National Association of School Psychologists best practice recommendations.
• Adheres to the latest evaluation tools and standards as stipulated by the American Psychological Association Testing Standards.
• Helps the campus conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans in Response to Intervention.
• Aids the campus in completing academic and behavioral interventions in TIER II and TIER III.
• Ensures students referred to Special Education have participated in TIER II and TIER III interventions before referral for evaluations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas license as a School Psychologist granted by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of assessment, intervention strategies, and psycho-social development.
• Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requests, deadlines, and priorities.

Skills

• Knowledge of procedures for assessing achievement and intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functions.
• Prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions.
• Consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students.
• Organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requests, deadlines, and priorities.

Benefits

• Compensation range: $78,900 - $92,000, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Disability, life insurance, and parental benefits.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Generous vacation time.
• Referral bonuses.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A 403(b) plan.

Pay

Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $78,900 and $92,000, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity.

Schedule

This is a full-time on-site position located in Houston. Preference will be given to candidates who live in the region, or who are willing to relocate.