Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)/Educational Diagnostician

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Length of position : 210 day contract per year

Hours : 7 : 30 A.M-4 : 30 P.M

SUMMARY

Performs complex educational diagnostician work. Work involves testing and evaluating students to determine instructional placement.

Administers and evaluates a variety of testing assessments. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Determines appropriate evaluation measures to use for students
• Maintains database to determine schedule of assessments
• Schedules and administers comprehensive individual assessments for deaf students between the ages of 0-21 with varying additional disabilities
• Conducts and / or coordinates psychological and behavioral assessments
• Participates in summer admission assessments and recommends academic placement
• Participates in resource assessments at the request of other school districts
• Disseminates completed reports to the eligibility folder, school file, parents and LEA
• Attends ARD meetings and shares information with staff and parents.
• Serves as a resource to TSD staff
• Maintains current knowledge of TEA and federal guidelines regarding special education students
• Administers comprehensive testing assessments
• Identifies special service needs of students
• Analyzes, interprets, and evaluates testing assessment data
• Gathers, researches, organizes, and compiles information
• Recommends and determines student academic placement
• Develops and prepares a variety of information reports
• Responds to various assessment issues and requests for information
• Conducts interviews and researches various sources to obtain information to satisfy completeness and accuracy of assessment data
• Works as a liaison with program management, executive staff, and administrators to coordinate the assessment of students
• Performs related work as assigned

Working Relationships

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal relationships
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills
• Accepts and constructively uses comments and suggestions regarding job responsibilities and performance
• Works collaboratively with colleagues
• Follows supervisor directives
• Communicates effectively, as appropriate, with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators, supervisors and public

Additional Performance Responsibilities

• Complies with school policies and procedures
• Maintains a professional appearance appropriate to various working situations
• Meets departmental standards for attendance and arrival

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

LSSP

• Master’s degree in school psychology or any related field.
• Licensure from the Texas State Board of examiners of Psychologists as a LSSP or;
• is a candidate for Texas Licensure under a supervisory agreement with an approved supervisor and who has passed all necessary testing for licensure or;
• Holds a current, valid license from a state that has a reciprocity agreement that may be transferred to Texas.
• Current LSSP Licensure in accordance with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Educational Diagnostician

• Master’s degree in Educational Diagnostician, Special Education or any related field.
• Holds a valid Classroom teaching and Educational Diagnostician certificates
• At least two years of classroom teaching experience

Reference State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) : Title 19, Part 7, Chapter 230, Subchapter J, Rule 230.316 for more details at www.sbec.state.tx.us.

Psychologist

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in psychology.
• Licensure from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
• Holds a current, valid license from a state that has a reciprocity agreement that may be transferred to Texas.

Reference Texas State Board of Psychologists How to Become Licensed at www.tsbep.state.tx.us.

Sign Language : At hire, the applicant must have sign language skills equivalent to a Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) level of INTERMEDIATE.

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

• Proficient signed communications skills
• Experience in a school setting
• Experience working with students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have multiple disabilities
• Experience managing and conducting student Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

• Problem solving the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information.
• Effective Communication the individual must be able to appropriately communicate with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators, supervisors, and the public.
• Planning / organizing the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action.
• Quality control the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure.
• Dependability the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve.
• Safety and security the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials.
• Interpersonal Skills the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.

SUPERVISOR

Supervisor of Related Services