School Psychologist

Open Until Filled After the 5 Day Mandatory Posting Window

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Provide psycho-educational assessments of students with disabilities while collaborating with staff, students, and parents to provide support and direct services for students with disabilities who are experiencing emotional/behavioral problems.

This position is supplemental to locally funded positions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education/Certification:

Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, or eligible for licensure OR

Licensed Psychological Associate, or eligible for licensure

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to administer in-depth psycho-educational assessments

Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development, & learning theories

Ability to interpret data and solve problems of different complexities

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

WORK CONDITIONS

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking, prolonged use of computer

Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards; requires district-wide travel, some statewide and out of state travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; ability to problem solve, interpret data and acquire and apply new skills and knowledge; ability to resolve conflicts; ability to adapt and be flexible in multiple environments

Regular attendance is an essential function

Minimum Experience:

Experience working with and assessing students who have emotional disturbances and/or autism.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Administer in-depth psycho-educational assessments to students referred to special education
• Interpret data from assessments and write reports for students referred to special education
• Consult with parents concerning the behavioral needs of their student
• Provide behavioral strategies to staff concerning their students
• Serve as a member of ARD committees in developing behavioral strategies
• Provide psychological consultations
• Provide staff development
• Follow all Federal and State guidelines, policies and laws, AISD Board Policy, and the Texas Educator Code of Ethics.
• Perform other duties as assigned