School Psychologist - Dallas Fort Worth (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools•Fort Worth, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Psychologist is a key member of the Special Programs team and partners with regional instructional leaders, campus leaders, and teachers to maximize student outcomes. As the School Psychologist, you will be responsible for demonstrating knowledge and skill in assessment, determining Special Education eligibility, providing academic and behavioral interventions, following state and federal legal frameworks for Special Education, and ensuring compliance with all facets of Special Education. You will help a portfolio of 1-2 campuses, supporting students and parents through problem solving interventions with students who may be struggling both academically and behaviorally. In addition, you will provide students with direct behavioral supports and track student progress towards IEP goals.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology from an accredited college or university
Valid Texas license as a School Psychologist granted by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
School Psychologist interns accepted with proof of eligibility

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and oversight to special education teachers and multidisciplinary teams in drafting, finalizing, and implementing compliant IEPs and ARD documentation, ensuring instructional alignment and high-quality academic, behavioral, and social programming, with 100% compliance for Initial, Annual, and Reevaluation timelines.
Collaborate with Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and related service providers (VI, O&M, DHH, APE, PT) to ensure timely completion of ARD paperwork and delivery of services as written, while following correct procedures for maintaining records and documentation.
Conduct multidisciplinary Full and Individual Evaluations (FIEs), reevaluations, College Board accommodation evaluations, and psychological assessments (including Autism and Emotional Disability), adhering to current professional testing standards and best practices.
Support campuses in Tier I–III problem-solving by guiding academic and behavioral interventions, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation, and conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
Provide counseling services including session documentation, service tracking, crisis counseling when needed, CPI implementation/de-escalation planning, and campus guidance for students experiencing emotional or behavioral crises. Ensure counseling services are delivered and documented appropriately, meeting service requirements and maintaining compliance with district expectations.
Support campuses with Section 504 processes including eligibility determinations, meetings, Manifestation Determinations, Homebound services, and intervention planning.
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
Ability to manage multiple requests, deadlines, and priorities