Posted: Feb 15, 2024

Licensed Specialist School Psychologist (LSSP)

Dallas Independent School District - Dallas, TX
Full-time
Salary: $63,927.00 - $80,713.00 Annually
Application Deadline: N/A
Public school district
Description
 
  • Provide referral information to students, families, program and professionals regarding the needs of referred students
  • Obtain consent for psycho-educational evaluations
  • Utilize various assessment instruments and techniques as a part of multidisciplinary team to assist in identifying students eligible for Special Education Services and in determining appropriate intervention strategies and techniques
  • Organize assignments to meet due dates and mandated timelines
  • Write full and individual evaluation reports to address the needs of the student and guide instruction
  • Provide referral information to students, families, program and professionals regarding the needs of referred students
  • Conduct Functional behavior assessments to assist in the development of behavior intervention plans.
  • Conduct Counseling as a Related Service Evaluations
  • Provide Counseling as a Related Service to students on assigned caseload
  • Participate in Manifestation Determination ARD Committee meetings
  • Comply with all state and federal rules, laws, policies and guidelines related to special education of students with disabilities.
  • Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.
 
Qualifications
 
  • Master's Degree, Specialist Degree, or Doctorate degree from an accredited university or eligible for Internship or eligible for LSSP trainee.
  • Licensed Specialist in School Psychology or eligible for Internship or eligible for LSSP trainee.
  • Knowledge of the administration and interpretation of a wide variety of psychoeducational evaluation instruments
  • Proficient in district provided software and technology including the Special Education Data Management System
  • Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral formats
  • Must be willing and able to travel throughout the district
  • Ability to communicate in Spanish and/or Sign Language is a plus