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    Licensed Specialist in School Psychology - Austin, United States - Texas School for the Deaf

    Texas School for the Deaf
    Texas School for the Deaf Austin, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description
    TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

    Length of position: 210 day contract

    Hours: 7:30 A.M-4:30 P.M

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION

    Performs complex Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) and/or Educational Diagnostician work. Work involves testing and evaluating students to determine instructional placement. Administers and evaluates a variety of testing assessments. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
    • Determines appropriate evaluation measures to use for students
    • Maintains database to determine schedule of assessments
    • Schedules and administers comprehensive individual assessments for deaf students between the ages of 0-21 with varying additional disabilities
    • Conducts and/or coordinates psychological and behavioral assessments
    • Participates in summer admission assessments and recommends academic placement
    • Participates in resource assessments at the request of other school districts
    • Disseminates completed reports to the eligibility folder, school file, parents and LEA
    • Attends ARD meetings and shares information with staff and parents.
    • Serves as a resource to TSD staff
    • Maintains current knowledge of TEA and federal guidelines regarding special education students
    • Administers comprehensive testing assessments
    • Identifies special service needs of students
    • Analyzes, interprets, and evaluates testing assessment data
    • Gathers, researches, organizes, and compiles information
    • Recommends and determines student academic placement
    • Develops and prepares a variety of information reports
    • Responds to various assessment issues and requests for information
    • Conducts interviews and researches various sources to obtain information to satisfy completeness and accuracy of assessment data
    • Works as a liaison with program management, executive staff, and administrators to coordinate the assessment of students
    • Performs related work as assigned
    Working Relationships
    • Demonstrates effective interpersonal relationships
    • Demonstrates problem-solving skills
    • Accepts and constructively uses comments and suggestions regarding job responsibilities and performance
    • Works collaboratively with colleagues
    • Follows supervisor directives
    • Communicates effectively, as appropriate, with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators, supervisors and public
    Additional Performance Responsibilities
    • Complies with school policies and procedures
    • Maintains a professional appearance appropriate to various working situations
    • Meets departmental standards for attendance and arrival
    QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

    Educational Diagnostician
    • Master's degree in Educational Diagnostician, Special Education or any related field.
    • Holds a valid Classroom teaching and Educational Diagnostician certificates
    • At least two years of classroom teaching experience
    Reference State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC): Title 19, Part 7, Chapter 230, Subchapter J, Rule for more details at

    OR

    Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)
    • Master's degree in school psychology or any related field.
    • Licensure from the Texas State Board of examiners of Psychologists as a LSSP or; is a candidate for Texas Licensure under a supervisory agreement with an approved supervisor and who has passed all necessary testing for licensure or;
    • Holds a current, valid license from a state that has a reciprocity agreement that may be transferred to Texas.
    • Current LSSP Licensure in accordance with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
    OR

    Psychologist
    • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in psychology.
    • Licensure from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
    • Holds a current, valid license from a state that has a reciprocity agreement that may be transferred to Texas.
    Reference Texas State Board of Psychologists "How to Become Licensed" at
    • Sign Language: At hire, the applicant must have sign language skills equivalent to a Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) level of INTERMEDIATE. When applying, the applicant must submit documentation that the applicant believes substantiates that the applicant has achieved the proficiency level required at hire.
    QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED
    • Proficient signed communications skills
    • Experience in a school setting
    • Experience working with students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have multiple disabilities
    • Experience managing and conducting student Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings
    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES/ATTRIBUTES
    • Problem solving-the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
    • Effective Communication-the individual must be able to appropriately communicate with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators, supervisors, and the public.
    • Planning/organizing-the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.
    • Quality control-the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
    • Dependability-the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
    • Safety and security-the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
    • Interpersonal Skills-the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
    SUPERVISOR

    Director of Student Support Services

    MILITARY OCCUPATION SPECIALTY (MOS) CODE: None

    It is the Texas School for the Deaf's (TSD) policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or belief, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. TSD expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Retaliation against individuals who oppose unlawful discrimination or participate in an employment discrimination proceeding is also prohibited. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, firing, promotions, training, wages, and benefits. In addition to federal law requirements, TSD complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
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