26-27 Lssp

Bridgeport ISD•Bridgeport, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a new allocation for Wise County Shared Services. The School Psychologist will be responsible for assessing students' intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning, determining eligibility for special education services, developing evaluation reports and behavior management plans, and participating in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee. The role involves consultation with parents, teachers, and other professionals, as well as program management including the evaluation of psychological services and maintenance of records. The position requires adherence to all relevant policies and regulations, and may involve clinical supervision of interns. The School Psychologist must also follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Requirements

Assessment of intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
Determination of eligibility for special education services.
Development of psychological evaluation reports and behavior management plans.
Participation in ARD Committee meetings.
Consultation with parents, teachers, and other professionals.
Counseling and facilitative therapy.
Staff development training.
Program management and evaluation of psychological services.
Maintenance of records and reports.
Compliance with federal, state, and local policies and regulations.
Adherence to district and campus routines.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Nice To Haves

May serve as case manager.
May provide clinical supervision to intern or trainee.

Responsibilities

Select and administer assessments and observations to evaluate the intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of referred students.
Determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and state regulations.
Develop psychological evaluation reports and behavior management plans.
Conduct or participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with appropriate placement and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures.
May serve as case manager and implement the special education assessment process for students on assigned campuses.
Meet with parents to discuss pertinent background information and test results.
Conduct group, individual, and family counseling sessions and facilitative therapy for students with diagnosed problems.
Consult with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students, interpretation of assessment data, and implementation of behavior intervention plans in managing disruptive students.
Consult with psychologists, psychiatrists, medical doctors, and community agencies concerning intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of students as needed.
Present staff development training in assigned schools to enable school personnel to identify and work more effectively with students with emotional, social, and behavioral disturbances.
Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of psychological services and assessment procedures and make changes based on findings.
Participate in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including case records, test results, statistical data, and test inventories.
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
May provide clinical supervision to intern or trainee.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.