School Psychologist (Part Time) - General Interest

Responsibilities

• Provide an array of psychological services to students, parents, and school staff.
• Evaluate the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students referred for special education services or receiving special education services.
• Provide consultation and counseling for students with disabilities.
• Serve as a member of the multi-disciplinary team for the campus(es) to which they are assigned.
• Act as a source to ensure district compliance with all legal issues.

Requirements

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

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of procedures for evaluating social, emotional, and behavioral functioning for educational purposes.
• Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies including behavior management interventions and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and policies and procedures governing special education.
• Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students.
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with 1,200 hour supervised school psychology internship in an educational setting.

Special Education Management

• Compile, maintain, file, and/or upload all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents within the district.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule and Frisco ISD.
• Utilize the district Special Education management system with proficiency and accuracy.
• Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignments, including attendance at department and team meetings.

Administration

• Review and interpret evaluation data and the educational needs of students.
• Complete Full and Individual Evaluation reports within the district.
• Participate in the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to make recommendations regarding student eligibility and/or educational need for services.
• Communicate current legal findings related to federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, local board policies, and operating procedures in the area of evaluation, planning, placement, and delivery of special education services.
• Maintain confidentiality of student, parent, and school information and records at all times.

Campus, Program and Colleague Support

• Provide ongoing support and education to assist with the implementation of quality special education programming.
• Communicate current legal findings related to federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, local board policies, and operating procedures in the area of evaluation, planning, placement, and delivery of special education services.
• Provide guidance, training, and supervision to individuals seeking certification, licensure, or the completion of graduate degree program requirements and maintain required documentation**.
• Participate in the student support process to recommend interventions and/or determine the necessity and scope of referral for Full and Individual Evaluation.

Provision of Services

• Plan and provide individual and/or group services to students consistent with the IEP.
• Maintain documentation of student progress and service provision within the district data management system.
• Continuously monitor student progress; make changes during service provision, and recommend adjustments to IEP, as needed.
• Consult and train district staff, outside service providers, and guardians regarding the development and implementation of the IEP.
• Recommend interventions, instructional strategies, equipment, and/or educational aids to promote maximum student independence.
• Foster an environment that is conducive to student and staff safety, confidentiality, and student engagement, giving consideration to the maturity level and interests of students.

Special Education General Employee Expectations

• The Special Education Department maintains an expectation that all staff will assume shared responsibility for the health, safety, and confidentiality of all students and adults; which may include implementing, supporting and documenting behavioral intervention strategies and/or providing school health, related, and personal care services.

Pay

Varies Actual salary will be calculated based on experience.

Schedule

Regular districtwide travel to multiple work locations as assigned.

Physical demands include Prolonged use of computer; prolonged sitting; moderate pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying.

May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; ensure student safety when de-escalating challenging behavior, including the use of verbal de-escalation strategies and trained restraint techniques; and assist non-ambulatory students.

Exposure to biological hazards.