Licensed Specialist in School Psychology

Position Type:
Special Education Services/Licensed Specialist in School Psychology

Date Posted:
12/5/2024

Location:
SPECIAL EDUCATION

Date Available:
Upon Hire

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Education/Certification Required:

• Master's Degree
• Certified as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP).

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Good communication skills
• Ability to relate well with students, teachers, colleagues, and supervisory personnel and to work effectively within a multidisciplinary setting

Technology Proficiency: Level 2-Proficient (in):

• Applied use of computer operations
• Applied use of software productivity tools (i.e., Microsoft Office)
• Applied use of e-mail
• Applied use of printers
• Applied use of job-related financial and student management systems
• Applied use of multimedia tools
• Applied use of electronic file management
• Applied use of Technology Applications TEKS CC/SD Acceptable Use Policy and Technology Ethics/Etiquette

Experience Preferred:

• One-year experience providing psychological services in a public school setting.

Function

The Licensed Specialist in School Psychology assists with the individual comprehensive educational assessment of children referred for learning and/or behavior problems, with particular emphasis on the diagnosis of efficient approaches to learning tasks, behavioral strategies, and recommendations for remediation. Will provide assistance to campuses and parents regarding administrative and instructional issues necessary to maintain an appropriate educational program for students. Will also assist in staffing cooperatively with other special education staff, the placement of disabled students into non-home special education programs.

Reports To:

Coordinator for Psychological Services

Reponsibilities:

Instructional Management.

• Administers and interprets psychological tests.
• Prepares comprehensive written reports relating test results to the educational setting.
• Integrates behavioral data into classroom management strategy recommendations.
• Integrates material/instructional resource data into classroom strategy recommendations.
• Utilizes both formal and informal techniques to assess skills.
• Utilizes knowledge of reading and math curriculum and a wide variety of materials and strategies to develop Individualized Education Programs (EPs).
• Participates in case staffings, seeks consultative assistance from coordinator, consultant, and peers.
• Responsible for all ARDs except those assigned to secondary chairpersons or assigned to the secondary re-evaluation by ARD team.
• Works with campus staffs to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate special education instructional programs.
• Provides and coordinates instructional resources and materials programmatically to campus special education staffs to support instructional goals.
• Recommends appropriate placement of special education students for instructional purposes at the campus and District levels.
• Recommends effective classroom strategies and techniques to improve instruction.

School/Organizational Climate.

• Establishes good working rapport with local school staff.
• Promotes high expectations regarding improvement of instruction.
• Promotes use of positive discipline management plans in special education classrooms.
• Facilitates conflict resolution through the use of effective communication skills.

School/Organizational Improvement.

• Participates on committees designed to enhance department/district activities.

Student Management.

• Consults with local school staff in regard to individual student problems.
• Conducts parent/guardian conferences for interpretation of test data/discussion of recommendations.

School Community Relations.

• Pursues communication with non-school agencies/professional to enhance database.
• Serves as liaison with outside agencies/professionals to enhance transitional services.

Professional Growth and Development.

• Assumes personal responsibility for continuing professional growth/employee development.
• Accepts and analyzes constructive criticism in a professional manner.
• Provides constructive criticism in a professional manner.

Miscellaneous.

• Shares multidisciplinary team assessment responsibilities effectively.
• Demonstrates an ability to organize and prioritize activities effectively.
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of federal/state/local appraisal guidelines.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

SUPERVISORYRESPONSIBILITIES: None

WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental/Physical Demands and Environment Factors:

• Ability to communicate and work effectively within a special education setting; frequently involving
• sensitive assessment and placement issues.
• Frequent district-wide and travel; transporting of test kits and materials to test sites.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This job description describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate. The pay grade, pay code. and work year listed are intended to be informational and not contractual in nature.

Interested applicants must submit the following:
- A current resume, copies of transcripts and certifications, and letter of interest addressed to Ms. Debbie Cruz, Chief Human Resources Officer.
- You must provide 3 references, including their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers so that they may be contacted electronically or by phone. Our online application system will email "links" to the references listed in your application, and they will complete the reference form online. One of the 3 references must be from your current principal. The other two references may be an assistant principal, athletic director, department head, co-worker or anyone else who can provide insight into your job performance. If you have no experience in a school district, then a reference from your current supervisor is required.

All online reference forms must be completed by the job closing date.

For assistance contact:
Heather Ybarbo - (361) 695-7581
Professional Applicant Specialist
Heather.Ybarbo@ccisd.us
CCISD Human Resources
801 Leopard
Corpus Christi, Texas.

Salary: ADMN/205: Salary range is $308.97 to $444.61 daily (individual salary calculation is based on applicable experience)
See the CCISD Salary Schedule handbook for information regarding initial salary placement.

Days: 202