Job Description
The Opportunity
The LSSP will provide diagnostic information on student learning. He / she / they will work cooperatively with instructional faculty and parents to provide an appropriate education program for students in grades K-12 with disabilities throughout the region.
This position furthers the mission of KIPP Texas as it helps ensure that all students have the tools and the supportive environment they need to learn.
Key Responsibilities
The LSSP will :
- Receive student referrals and implement the assessment and evaluation process within state timelines.
- Conduct Full and Individual Evaluations (FIEs) by assessing the psychological and psycho-educational needs of students referred to special education services.
- Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and development of Individual Education
- Follows district, state and federal regulations.
- Meets all required timelines for assessment, reports, meetings, and documentation.
- Facilitates the coordinated efforts of evaluation personnel and services providers.
- Attends all required meetings and staff development.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
- Perform professional psychological work in assessment, behavior management, and counseling for students with emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, and behavioral problems.
- Regular district wide travel to multiple schools as assigned.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in psychology from accredited college or university
- Valid Texas license as a licensed specialist in school psychology granted by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
- At least 1 year of experience as an LSSP or school psychologist (preferred)
Skills
- Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions.
- Knowledge of psychosocial development.
- Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Additional Information
Compensation and Benefits :
As a full-time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas’ benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, life insurance, and disability plans.
KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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