Licensed Specialist School Psychologist
Dallas ISD Licensed Specialist School Psychologist (LSSP)
Description
- Provide referral information to students, families, program and professionals regarding the needs of referred students
- Obtain consent for psycho-educational evaluations
- Utilize various assessment instruments and techniques as a part of multidisciplinary team to assist in identifying students eligible for Special Education Services and in determining appropriate intervention strategies and techniques
- Organize assignments to meet due dates and mandated timelines
- Write full and individual evaluation reports to address the needs of the student and guide instruction
- Provide referral information to students, families, program and professionals regarding the needs of referred students
- Conduct Functional behavior assessments to assist in the development of behavior intervention plans.
- Conduct Counseling as a Related Service Evaluations
- Provide Counseling as a Related Service to students on assigned caseload
- Participate in Manifestation Determination ARD Committee meetings
- Comply with all state and federal rules, laws, policies and guidelines related to special education of students with disabilities.
- Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree, Specialist Degree, or Doctorate degree from an accredited university or eligible for Internship or eligible for LSSP trainee.
- Licensed Specialist in School Psychology or eligible for Internship or eligible for LSSP trainee.
- Knowledge of the administration and interpretation of a wide variety of psychoeducational evaluation instruments
- Proficient in district provided software and technology including the Special Education Data Management System
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral formats
- Must be willing and able to travel throughout the district
- Ability to communicate in Spanish and/or Sign Language is a plus