Psychology professor Jobs in San Antonio, TX

Company Description

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 54 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 32,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose -college, career, and beyond-so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more fair world.

Founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, we are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. KIPP Texas is a team and family with an unwavering commitment to creating classrooms, offices, and communities rooted in belongingness, academic success and joy.

KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 278 schools with nearly 16,500 educators and 190,000 students and alumni.

Job Description

The Opportunity

The Licensed Specialist In School Psychology (LSSP) assesses the psychological needs of students referred to special education services and assists multi-disciplinary teams during Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings to make data-driven decisions to support students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs). The LSSP provides appraisal services and often serves as a team member on the 504 and / or Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) team.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Required Education and / or Experience

Required Licensure / Certification / Specialized Training

Travel Requirements

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits

As a full-time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas' benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, life insurance, and disability plans.

KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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