Responsible for the evaluation of students with emotional, social, and/or behavioral concerns Qualifications:

Education/Certification: Master'sDegree

Licensure by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as a Licensed Specialist in School 

Psychology

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Excellent oral and written communication skill

Knowledge of best practices for evaluation and consultation and research-based intervention strategies/models

Experience:

Prior clinical or educational experience Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Assume responsibility for the organization and operation of work within the area of supporting students and staff working with special education students following state and federal program guidelines

Facilitate case management of evaluations through involvement with campus intervention and/or evaluation team meetings, consultation with parents and teachers, observations, and behavior management plans

Evaluate the intellectual, emotional, behavioral, and/or adaptive behavior functioning of referred students

Determine and utilize appropriate tests for evaluations, score and interpret test data, write psychological evaluation 

reports, and behavior management plans

Participate as member of local Admission, Review, and Dismissal committee as needed and when appropriate

Be available for consultations regarding program/service effectiveness

Make recommendations for Special Education eligibility of students for special education programs on the basis of serious emotional disturbance and /or other disabilities

Take initiative to develop professional skills appropriate to job assignments Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, moral, and responsible

Consult with school staff and parents regarding children with social, emotional, and/or behavioral problems as well as cognitive impairments when requested or as needed

Meet with parents to discuss pertinent background information as well as evaluation results when requested or as 

needed

Consult with parents, teachers, principals, special education staff, and community agencies concerning intellectual, emotional, social, and behavioral functioning of referred students when requested or as 

needed

Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of supervisor, Diagnostic Assessment Services Inc.

Follow attendance policy and dress code as indicated

Perform other functions that may be assigned by supervisor 

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent travel; occasional prolonged and irregular

Hours; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds

Must service the following territory:

Zip Codes - 78240, 78251, 78212, 78114