Position Type:
Student Support Services
Date Posted:
5/6/2026
Location:
District Wide
Job Title: School Psychologist*
Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional
Reports to: Executive Director of Special Services
Date Revised: 5/5/2026
Dept./School: Special Services
Primary Purpose:
Perform professional psychological work in assessment, behavior management, consultation, and counseling for students with emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, and behavioral problems. Select and administer assessments and observations to evaluate the intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of referred students. Determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and state regulations. Develop emotional/behavioral reports and behavior interventions.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification/Licensure:
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Master's degree, specialist degree or doctoral degree in related field
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Valid license as a school psychologist from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
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Knowledge of administration and interpretation of appropriate evaluation instruments
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Knowledge of public laws and district procedures regarding special education
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Maintaining two-way communication between various stakeholders
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Demonstrated organizational skills
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Complete associated documentation for and/or participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings to assist with appropriate placement and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures.
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Meet with parents to discuss pertinent background information and test results.
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Conduct individual and/or group counseling sessions as directed by the IEP.
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Consult with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students, interpretation of assessment data, and implementation of behavior intervention plans in managing disruptive students.
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Consult with psychologists, psychiatrists, medical doctors, and community agencies concerning intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of students as needed.
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Consult with staff on manifestation determination reviews (MDR) and threat assessments.
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Present staff development training to enable school personnel to identify and work more effectively with students with emotional, social, and behavioral difficulties.
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Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of psychological services and assessment procedures and make changes based on findings.
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Participate in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.
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Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including case records, test results, statistical data, and test inventories.
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Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
- Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
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May provide clinical supervision to intern or practicum students.
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Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors and campus staff.
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Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents; maintaining a positive climate.
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Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision and feedback regarding job performance.
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Maintain regular attendance.
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Perform all other duties as assigned.
Experience:
One year experience providing psychology services in an educational setting
Special Knowledge/Skills:
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Knowledge of administration and interpretation of appropriate evaluation instruments
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Knowledge of public laws and district procedures regarding special education
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Maintaining two-way communication between various stakeholders
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Demonstrated organizational skills
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Interns, practicum students as assigned
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
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Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
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Posture: Frequent sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
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Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension
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Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds), occasional heaving lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting nonambulatory students
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Environment: May require districtwide travel.
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Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure
Note: A school psychologist must have a minimum of three years of experience providing psychological services in the public school to supervise an intern or practicum student.
**An individual who has completed an internship, applied for a license, and been approved by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) will be issued a Trainee Status Letter and will maintain this status for a maximum of one calendar year until he or she passes the Jurisprudence Exam. A trainee must be under the supervision of a Licensed School Psychologist until licensure is confirmed by TSBEP in writing.
Other Information:
The District contributes $330 monthly to the cost of the employee-only health insurance, which is $105 more than the state-required amount of $225/month. All employees in this position receive free treatment at any Next Level Urgent Care.
Position Type: Full-Time
Days: 197 days
