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School Psychologist (Hybrid)

School Psychologist (Hybrid)

Uplift EducationDallas, TX, United States
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Primary Purpose :

The School Psychologist provides an array of psychological services for students to provide parents, teachers, administrators and other school personnel regarding a students strengths and needs in the general and special education settings. The School Psychologist may also provide internship training and staff development as requested.

Duties / Responsibilities :

  • Perform all initial and three-year psychological and / or autism evaluations for students on assigned campuses which include selecting and administering formal / informal evaluations to determine student eligibility for Special Education services according to federal and state regulations within timelines
  • Write Full and Individual Evaluation, Functional Behavioral Assessment, and Behavior Intervention Plan reports in accordance with state regulations and professional standards
  • Collect and organize relevant evaluation data from students cumulative folder, classroom teachers, administrators, support-staff, parents and outside resources
  • Attend ARD Committee meetings to interpret test results and develop appropriate instructional strategies to meet students educational needs
  • Work collaboratively with ARD Committee to exert professional expertise when participating in Manifestation Determination Review meetings
  • Compile, maintain and file all reports, ARD Committee meeting records and other documents required for compliance with state and federal statute
  • Assist classroom teachers and administrators with implementation of IEP and BIP
  • Review / accept evaluation reports for transfer students within the 30-day timeline
  • Prioritize tasks and projects in an expedient manner
  • Demonstrate organizational skills
  • Stay current in Special Education law and best practices
  • Accept and offer team directions
  • Exhibit professional demeanor and resourcefulness
  • Communicate effectively with diverse groups
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Education,Experience,and / orCertification(s)

  • Education Requirements :
  • Masters Degree in psychology from accredited college or university required.
  • Experience Requirements :
  • Two years experience providing psychology services in an educational setting preferred.
  • Special Skills / Certifications :
  • Valid Texas license as a licensed specialist in school psychology granted by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists required.
  • Knowledge of procedures for assessing achievement and intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning for educational purposes
  • Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions
  • Knowledge of psycho-social development
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to set priorities.
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

    • Compensation details : 65000 Yearly Salary

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    School Psychologist • Dallas, TX, United States