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Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) / Educational Diagnostician

Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) / Educational Diagnostician

Texas School for the DeafAustin, TX
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Length of position : 210 day contract per year

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

SUMMARY

Performs complex 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

    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

    • 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 230.316 for more details at www.sbec.state.tx.us.

    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 www.tsbep.state.tx.us.

  • Sign Language : At hire, the applicant must have sign language skills equivalent to a Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) level of INTERMEDIATE.

    • 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 Attributes

  • Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information.
  • 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.
  • Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure.
  • Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve.
  • Safety and security—the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials.
  • Interpersonal Skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.

    • SUPERVISOR

    Supervisor of Related Services

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