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Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Reports ToDirector of Special Education
DepartmentSpecial Education
Pay GradePS 4 @ 197 days
Funding SourceSpecial Education 162
QualificationsEducation/Certification: As Required By State Certification AuthoritiesMaster's degree or higher in school psychology
Valid Texas Licensed LSSP (Licensed Specialist in School Psychology)
Bilingual (Preferred)Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, special education rules and regulations, human development in learning theories; demonstrates expertise in assessment and programming for children and young with serious behavioral disorders; and excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
ExperienceTwo years’ experience providing psychological services in a school aged students (preferred)
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptablePSJA Leadership Skills And ExpectationsIn PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who are expected to embody the Spirit of PSJA and demonstrate these characteristics as they lead others.
Positive EngagementWelcomes staff, students, parents, and community as honored members at the district tableBuilds relationships – Builds positive, trusting relationships through frequent interactions which demonstrate care and interest in well-being of all stakeholders
Exhibits professionalism– Exhibits awareness and reflection to manage emotions and engage in continuous personal growth
Models ethics – Exemplifies the values and priorities of the district through consistent actions and service to stakeholders
Communicates effectively- Maintains open lines of two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and community to receive input and provide information for engagement with district vision
Student-centered ExcellenceHolds vision and expectations for success for all students and all staffDemonstrates expertise – Possesses up-to-date knowledge and skills to perform organizational role at a high level of competence
Establishes shared vision – Articulates the school’s mission to the community and solicits support in making that mission become a reality
Implements plans- Works with all stakeholders to implement vision by establishing goal, monitoring progress, and providing resources
Expects results – Pursues exceptional results for all students by holding self and others accountable and driving for continuous improvement
Joint EmpowermentDevelops and empowers individuals and teams for effective actionPromotes collaboration – Designs organizational structures to promote collaboration and teamwork for distributed leadership throughout the district
Inspires Action – Motivates others to take responsible risks and perform at their highest level to support district vision and goals
Builds capacity – Provides opportunities for growth to ensure all staff build capacity to support district goals
Develops leaders – Identifies, develops, and places future leaders through rigorous processes and strategic leadership assignments
Adaptive InnovationMaintains district at the forefront of educational service providersScans Environment – Analyzes and applies understanding of internal organization and external environment to assess and respond to the district’s future advancement
Manages change – Demonstrates courage, initiative, and perseverance in bringing about meaningful change to support the shared vision
Champions solutions – Challenges the status quo by collaboratively exploring new and better ways of doing things
Acknowledges outcomes – Creates a positive environment for growth by celebrating success and learning from failure
Technical Skills, Responsibilities, And DutiesIn PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who demonstrate excellence in these technical areas as they lead others.
II. INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT
Keep informed about current legislation, educational developments, literature and research in education by participating in state and national professional organizations.
Attend and participate in state and national professional organizations; attend appropriate conferences and staff development sessions; disseminate professional information and materials to the schools.
Recieve student referrals and implement the psychological evaluation process in a timel manner.
Select and administer formal and informal evaluations to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and Texas Education Agency (TEA) regulations.
Interpret educational/psychological evaluations and other reports to staff and parents.
Consult with administrators, parents and school staff and make recommendations.
Provide staff development in areas of expertise.
Observe students in the classroom to assess instructional, behavioral and emotional needs.
Develop/implement functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans for students with behavioral problems.
Provide individual, group or family psychological services (counseling).
Coordinate and supervise the school psychology internship program.
Foster collaborative educational efforts among staff by supporting the district’s philosophy and mission and its commitment to site-based shared decision making.
Keep the director/special education coordinators informed regarding the status of all projects or initiatives undertaken and of directives or requests received internally or externally.
Perform other duties assigned by the director/special education coordinator.
Tools/Equipment UsedMental and Physcial Demands/ Environmental Factors:Standard office euqipment including personal computer and peripherals.
PostureFrequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
MotionRepetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
LiftingOccasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behaivor
EnvironmentFrequent prolonged and irregular hours; frequent districtwide and occasional state or national travel
Mental DemandsMaintain emotional control under stress; coordinate multiple projects; meet deadlines.
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Entry level practice as school psychologists requires a minimum 60 credit hour graduate degree. In Texas, graduates of the SSP Program are eligible to apply for the Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential from NASP and become licensed as an LSSP by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
To obtain the LSSP credential, candidates must complete a graduate degree in school psychology or a closely related field. It is important to note that the designation “School Psychologist” in Texas is reserved for licensed psychologists who hold a doctoral degree in school psychology.
Examination. The Texas Board requires two examinations at the LSSP level: the Praxis II examination for school psychologists and a jurisprudence examination. Required scores on the Praxis II will depend on the version of the test attempted.
While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $95,028 and as low as $26,086, the majority of salaries within the Lssp jobs category currently range between $46,600 (25th percentile) to $62,400 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $80,122 annually in Texas.
The average school psychologist salary in Texas is $93,600 per year or $45 per hour. Entry level positions start at $79,650 per year while most experienced workers make up to $107,198 per year.
The time it takes to become a licensed psychologist in Texas ranges from approximately 10-14 years, considering the time spent on education, internships, postdoctoral supervised experience, and licensure processes.
1. West Virginia. They don't have a list of required courses; they don't require that the program be designed for licensure; they don't require a certain specialty (many states only recognize school, clinical, counseling, health services, and I/O psychology); or a pre-doctoral, supervised experience.
PhD – A doctorate of philosophy in psychology, with an emphasis in research. A therapist with a PhD in psychology is called a psychologist. They are trained as both scientists and clinicians. Psychologists can test for and diagnosis most mental health disorders.
School psychologists must also have knowledge of the many causes of learning disabilities and delays and behavioral problems. However, school psychologists are more likely to help students with their emotional well-being and social behavior than with their academic performance.
A person utilizing this license may not provide psychological services in any context or capacity outside of their employment or contract with public schools.” The intent of this rule, when written, was to prevent the LSSP from providing services outside of the school setting, in settings such as hospitals and clinics.
The Praxis School Psychologist (5402) Exam is a computer-administered subject assessment that is given to educators seeking licensure as a school psychologist in an educational setting. It is designed to measure the knowledge and skills that potential candidates possess.
There are a number of health care and mental health professionals whose training includes psychological knowledge, but psychologists are the only mental health professionals who are required to have a doctorate (either a PhD, PsyD, or EdD).
Clinical psychologists diagnose and treat mental health disorders in various settings, while school psychologists support students' educational, social, and emotional needs within schools.
According to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, appropriate graduate programs must include 60 graduate semester hours and coursework in areas such as: Abnormal human behavior. Counseling theories. Counselor ethics.
A doctoral candidate must complete 4-6 years of graduate study in psychology and complete a dissertation based on original research. The degree must be from an American Psychological Association-accredited program or from a regionally accredited institution.
In order to become a school psychologist, you will first need a bachelor's degree. As a firm foundation, you will want to have a background in statistics, developmental psychology, social psychology, and educational psychology, and a degree in psychology or education covers those areas.
To become a psychology teacher, one typically needs to earn a bachelor's degree (often a Master's, especially at the collegiate level), complete a student teaching program, obtain a teaching license in their state (for high school level), gain experience in the field and consider joining professional associations for ...
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