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School Psychologist

Plano ISD (TX)

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Plano, TX
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Licensure By The Texas State Board Of Examiners Of Psychologists As A Licensed Specialist In School PsychologyMaster's degree

Job overview

Plano ISD (TX) is hiring a School Psychologist. The School Psychologist evaluates students with emotional, social, or behavioral concerns, assists with autism evaluations, and supports special education programs in accordance with federal guidelines and district policies.

Key focus areas include Assume responsibility for organization and operation of work supporting special education students, Facilitate case management of evaluations through team meetings, consultations, observations, and behavior management plans, and Evaluate intellectual, emotional, behavioral, and adaptive functioning of referred students.

Successful candidates bring Master's Degree and Licensure By Texas State Board Of Examiners Of Psychologists As A Licensed Specialist In School Psychology. Important skills include Oral Communication, Communication, Evaluation Best Practices, Consultation Best Practices, Research Based Intervention Strategies, and Emotional Control Under Stress.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Oral CommunicationCommunicationEvaluation Best PracticesConsultation Best PracticesResearch Based Intervention StrategiesEmotional Control Under StressProfessional BehaviorEthical BehaviorMoral BehaviorResponsible BehaviorOral and Written CommunicationBest Practices for Evaluation and ConsultationKnowledge of Best Practices for Evaluation and ConsultationResearch Based Intervention Strategies ModelsCase ManagementTest Selection and ScoringPsychological Report WritingBehavior Management PlanningConsultation With Parents and StaffProfessional Ethics

Qualifications

Master's DegreeLicensure by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as a Licensed Specialist in School PsychologyPrior Clinical or Educational Experience

Full job description

Pay Grade:   840  (Min $343.43 per day) Work Days:   185

Primary Purpose:   Responsible for the evaluation of students with emotional, social, and/or behavioral concerns, including assisting in the evaluations for suspected Autism for the special education department.   Qualifications: Education/Certification:

  • Master's Degree

  • Licensure by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Special Knowledge/Skills:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skill

  • Knowledge of best practices for evaluation and consultation and research based intervention strategies/models Experience:

  • Prior clinical or educational experience (preferred) Major Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Assume responsibility for the organization and operation of work within the area of supporting students and staff working with special education students following federal program guidelines as directed by the district and as specified in 34 Code of Federal Regulations §300.208 (a)(1)

  • Facilitate case management of evaluations through involvement with campus intervention and/or        evaluation team meetings, consultation with parents and teachers, observations, and behavior           management plans

  • Evaluate the intellectual, emotional, behavioral, and/or adaptive behavior functioning of referred students

  • Determine and utilize appropriate tests for evaluations, score and interpret test data, write psychological evaluation reports, and behavior management plans

  • Participate as member of local Admission, Review, and Dismissal committee as needed and when appropriate

  • Be available for consultations regarding program/service effectiveness

  • Make recommendations for Special Education eligibility of students for special education programs on the basis of serious emotional disturbance and /or other disabilities

  • Take initiative to develop professional skills appropriate to job assignments

  • Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, moral, and responsible

  • Consult with school staff and parents regarding children with social, emotional, and/or behavioral problems as well as cognitive impairments

  • Meet with parents to discuss pertinent background information as well as evaluation results

  • Consult with parents, teachers, principals, special education staff, and community agencies concerning intellectual, emotional, social, and behavioral functioning of referred students when necessary

  • Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisor(s)

  • Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor

  • Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor Working Conditions: Mental Demands:

  • Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

  • Frequent districtwide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular Hours; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds

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