School Psychologist - Upper Rio Grande Valley GP (26-27)

About the role

The School Psychologist is a key member of the Special Programs team and partners with regional instructional leaders, campus leaders, and teachers to maximize student outcomes. Responsible for demonstrating knowledge and skill in assessment, determining Special Education eligibility, providing academic and behavioral interventions, following state and federal legal frameworks for Special Education, and ensuring compliance with all facets of Special Education. Supports a portfolio of 1-2 campuses, helping students and parents through problem‑solving interventions for academic and behavioral struggles, providing direct behavioral supports, and tracking progress toward IEP goals. Reports to the regional Lead School Psychologist and works closely with campus leaders; involves minor travel between campuses. Located in the Upper RGV; preference for candidates living in the region or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Support special education teachers in developing appropriate IEP academic, behavioral, and social goals.
• Ensure IEP services are provided as indicated in the ARD.
• Meet 100% compliance in Annual ARDs and submit paperwork timely.
• Collaborate with Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and other instructional service personnel (VI, AI, APE, PT) to complete ARD paperwork.
• Maintain records and services following correct procedures.
• Track all counseling services and complete counseling service notes per session.
• Be trained in Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) and conduct crisis counseling when necessary.
• Guide campus in interventions for students in emotional and behavioral crisis.
• Establish and execute Critical Student Instruction groups with fidelity.
• Support 504 campus coordinator with 504 meeting requirements, eligibility determination, Homebound services, and Manifestation Determination.
• Conduct dyslexia evaluations for 504 students.
• Guide campuses in tracking and documenting academic and behavioral interventions in TIER I, TIER II, and TIER III.
• Conduct multidisciplinary Full and Individual Evaluations for non‑speech‑only students referred for 1+ eligibility categories (out of 11).
• Ensure psychological evaluations for Autism and Emotional Disturbance follow NASP best‑practice recommendations.
• Adhere to current evaluation tools and standards per APA Testing Standards.
• Conduct evaluations as needed for College Board accommodations.
• Help campus conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments.
• Ensure campuses employ a problem‑solving model for students in TIERS II and TIERS III.
• Guide tracking and documentation of academic and behavioral interventions.
• Aid campus in completing Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans within Response to Intervention.
• Provide guidance on academic and behavioral interventions in TIERS II and TIER III.
• When necessary, ensure students referred to Special Education have participated in TIER II and TIER III interventions for an appropriate time prior to referral.

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.
• School Psychologist interns accepted with proof of eligibility.
• Physical ability to sit for extended periods, climb ladders/scaffolding, work in confined spaces, lift and carry up to 20 lb regularly/occasionally, lift and carry small children up to 40 lb in emergencies, work indoors/outdoors in extreme heat or cold.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of procedures for assessing achievement, intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functions for education purposes, including cross‑battery evaluation