Lead School Psychologist - Tarrant County (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Fort Worth, TX

10d•$89,600 - $105,300

About The Position

The Lead School Psychologist (LSSP) will support, coach, and develop high quality LSSPs who serve as the Special Education liaisons on their assigned campuses. The LSSP Regional Lead models optimal multi-disciplinary collaboration by establishing and fostering relationships with Special Education team members, campus leaders, teachers, students, and families to close the achievement gap for our students. The Lead LSSP will create a powerful learning environment for LSSPs and will support them in tracking their progress towards organizational and departmental goals. The Lead LSSP’s ultimate goal will be to lead, invest and retain LSSPs by focusing on IDEA’s vision, mission, core values, and goals to guarantee success as an IDEA Special Education team member. The School Psychologist (LSSP) reports directly to the Regional Director Special Programs and works in close partnership with campus leaders at the assigned campuses. This role involves some minor travel between campuses.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology from an accredited college or university
Valid Texas license as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology granted by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Minimum of 3 years as a School Psychologist
This role requires ability to frequently drive/travel in automobile.
The ability to be able to navigate moving through campuses and classrooms to observe
The ability to spend long periods of time in front of the computer

Responsibilities

Monitor/audit compliance processes are being implemented by the LSSPs/Educational Diagnosticians in their region
Assist in the identification and selection of the LSSPs/Educational Diagnosticians for their region as an integral member of the interview committee
Coach and develop LSSPs/Educational Diagnosticians using the LSSP/Educational Diagnostician rubric
Collaborate with Special Program staff to provide high-quality opportunities for professional development based on regional team needs (Special Education, Section 504, Response to Intervention and Critical Student Intervention)
Supervise up to 2 LSSP Interns
Manage fully licensed LSSPs/Educational Diagnosticians
Knowledge of procedures for assessing achievement and intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functions for education purposes, including cross-battery evaluation practices
Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions
Knowledge of psycho-social development
Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Additional Duties as assigned.