Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) - 2025-2026

Judson Indep School District•Live Oak, TX

31d

About The Position

The Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) implements, upon pupil referral, the assessment of behavioral and emotional factors that may be contributing to the pupil’s educational performance. Also, serves as general appraisal person on assigned campuses.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited university
Licensure by Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee
Ability to administer, interpret, and provide appropriate psychological, intelligence and achievement assessment instruments
Ability to prepare appropriate individual education plans (IEPs)
Knowledge of local, state and federal rules and regulations pertaining to special education
Knowledge of various special education eligibility conditions and the challenges to learning
Knowledge of curriculum in grades PK through 12
Basic computer skills
Strong organization and communication (written and oral)
Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students and parents to establish working relationships with campus staff and district staff
Ability to identify and collaborate with RtI and Section 504 district staff to meet student needs
Experience working with school-aged children. May be as a part of university training.
Experience administering, interpreting, and providing appropriate psychological, intelligence and achievement assessment instruments. May be as a part of university training

Responsibilities

Communicate with campus staff and district staff on continuous ongoing basis.
Establishes and maintains rapport with students, teachers, colleagues, administrators, and community agencies
Review referrals and all preliminary data for students on assigned campuses
Serve on the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee as needed
Administer individual academic, intelligence and projective tests to prospective special education students within appropriate/compliant timeframes
Organize test and observational data into written report identifying areas of strengths and weaknesses and making specific behavior management recommendations
Collect all evaluation data and schedules meetings of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee
Collaborates with appropriate educational staff members to develop an appropriate educational plan for students on assigned campuses or other assigned locations of duty
Hold parent conferences to interpret test results and to make recommendations for programming or further diagnosis when appropriate
Serve as a resource person to school personnel and outside agencies for the interchange of information regarding special education programs, rules, and local policies
Provide support to students, staff, and parents as it relates to a student’s educational program
Provide individual and/or group counseling for students concerning school-related problems
Plan and conduct training sessions to address student needs
Assist in collecting statistical data required for evaluation of the program and for reports required by the Texas Education Agency and the federal government
Arrange for the transfer of special education students into Judson ISD
Hols consent meetings with parents of students who have been referred to special education for assessment
Review psychological assessment data from outside agencies (psychologists, psychiatric hospitals, etc.) in order to determine eligibility of students for Special Education services
Review records and hold meetings on Special Education students recommended for expulsion in order to determine if handicap is related to expellable offense
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures
Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance
Ensure compliance with the Texas Educator’s Code of Ethics
Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job