School Psychologist

McAllen Independent School District • McAllen, TX

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About The Position

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To enhance the knowledge and skills of district staff as they implement a student-learning framework that will focus on rigorous instruction, emotional intelligence and competitive job skills for students with disabilities; to provide expertise in assessment and programming for children and youth with serious behavioral disorders; to promote a positive working relationship, among and between staff and the schools, by establishing a climate conducive to open communication and productive work.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Psychology or related field, required
• Master Degree in School Psychology, required
• Licensed Specialist in School Psychology as required by the Texas State Board Examiners, required.
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Understand needs of and programs for students with disabilities
• Utilize interpersonal skills
• Plan, organize and coordinate districtwide services

Nice To Haves

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - preferred
• able to administer and interpret assessments in English/Spanish, preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervised professional experience in a school setting after degree, preferred.
• Three (3) years of teaching experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interprets student performance and assessment data for school personnel, parents, and outside agencies, as appropriate.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RtI) processes; analyzes student data to assist with intervention planning and progress monitoring.
• Provides academic, behavioral, and social-emotional recommendations based on student data and observations.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines related to general education intervention and support timelines.
• Assists in disseminating information and training related to MTSS, RtI, and general education intervention practices.
• Provides training and support for data collection and intervention documentation systems.
• Become a trainer-of-trainers CPI (crisis prevention intervention) instructor to support campus teams on proper techniques when working with students
• Displays knowledge of student support procedures, confidentiality, and parent rights related to general education services.
• Provides direct psychological and behavioral support services to students and maintains appropriate documentation, when necessary.
• Serves as a liaison between campuses, families, and district support services to facilitate student access to appropriate interventions and resources.
• Maintains and submits data and required reports according to district timelines and procedures.
• Conducts behavioral and social-emotional assessments to inform general education interventions and supports.
• Provides consultation and recommendations related to classroom behavior management and positive behavioral supports.
• Builds campus capacity by training leadership and staff on behavior techniques, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) within the general education framework.
• Supports campuses in implementing and sustaining MTSS systems through data analysis, intervention planning, and staff coaching.
• Demonstrates professional growth by attending meetings, workshops, and conferences relevant to student support and mental health.
• Shares expertise and resources with campus staff and the community through written materials, training sessions, and collaborative partnerships.
• Actively participates in MTSS meetings, parent conferences, and other campus or district planning meetings.
• Assists school personnel and parents in planning and implementing student support plans within the general education setting.
• Provides individual and/or group counseling services to support students’ academic and social-emotional development, when necessary.
• Promotes proactive student success strategies through prevention and early intervention efforts at the classroom and campus levels.
• Follows McAllen ISD customer service standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time