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Job Description
- Receive student referrals and implement the assessment and evaluation process within state timelines.
- Conduct Full and Individual Evaluations (FIEs) by assessing the psychological and psycho-educational needs of students referred to special education services.
- Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and development of Individual Education
- Follows district, state and federal regulations.
- Meets all required timelines for assessment, reports, meetings, and documentation.
- Facilitates the coordinated efforts of evaluation personnel and services providers.
- Attends all required meetings and staff development.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
- Perform professional psychological work in assessment, behavior management, and counseling for students with emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, and behavioral problems.
- Regular district wide travel to multiple schools as assigned.
Qualifications
SKILLS:- 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.
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
- Master’s degree in psychology from accredited college or university
- Valid Texas license as a licensed specialist in school psychology granted by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
- At least 1 year of experience as an LSSP or school psychologist (preferred)
Additional Information
Compensation and Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary scale, a part of KIPP Texas’ competitive benefits options, KIPP offers all employees an $0 HMO plan for the employee only. In addition to our $0 plan, KIPP provides a $600 employer contribution towards a Health Savings Account and a variety of other supplemental benefits such as Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.
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