Job Title: School Psychologist

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Special Services Director

Pay Grade:  Admin/PG 5

Dept./School: Special Services

Date Revised:  6/5/25

Annual Work Days Scheduled:  197

Funding:  Local

Primary Purpose:

Perform professional psychological work in assessment, behavior management, and counseling for students with emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, and behavioral problems. Assess the psychological and psycho-educational needs of students referred to special education services.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree in psychology from accredited university
• Valid Texas license as a licensed specialist in school psychology granted by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of procedures for assessing achievement and intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning for educational purposes
• Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions
• Knowledge of psycho-social development
• Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Two years experience providing psychology services in an educational setting, preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Assessment

1. Select and administer assessments and observations to evaluate the intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of referred students and to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and state regulations.
2. Score and interpret test data.
3. Develop psychological evaluation reports and behavior management plans.
4. Conduct or participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with appropriate placement and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures.     
5. May serve as case manager and implement the special education assessment process for students on assigned campuses.

Consultation  

1. Conduct group, individual, and family counseling sessions and facilitative therapy for students with diagnosed problems.
2. Serve as consultant on mental health topics for instructors in the school health program.
3. Consult with school staff regarding implementation of behavior intervention plans and in managing behaviorally disruptive students.
4. Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel with identification and understanding of students with emotional, social, and behavioral disturbances.
5. Meet with parents to discuss pertinent background information and test results.
6. Consult with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.
7. Consult with psychologists, psychiatrists, medical doctors, and community agencies concerning intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of students as needed.

Program Management

1. Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
2. May provide clinical supervision to interns or trainees. Note: An LSSP must have a minimum of three years of experience providing psychological services in the public school to provide supervision of an intern or trainee.
3. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of psychological services and assessment procedures and make changes based on findings.
4. Assist in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.
5. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including case records, test results, statistical data, and test inventories.
6. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the areas of psychological services, assessment, placement, and planning for special education services.
7. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
8. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.

Communication

1. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors. 
2. Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.      

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

General Employee Requirements:

• Quality of Work – complete assignments meeting quality standards, to include accuracy, neatness, thoroughness and adherence to standards and safety rules.
• Quantity of Work – demonstrate the ability to manage several responsibilities simultaneously, perform work in a productive and timely manner, and meet work schedules.
• Work Habits – display a positive, cooperative attitude toward work assignments, working diligently to accomplish tasks assigned.
• Communication – communicate in a positive manner with others, to include listening and responding appropriately, expressing ideas orally and in writing in a manner that helps build a positive climate for the organization.
• Dependability – adhere to time frames, monitor projects and exercise follow-through, be on time for meetings and appointments, and respond appropriately to instructions and procedures. 
• Cooperation – work well with co-workers and supervisors as a contributing team member, demonstrate consideration of and maintain rapport with others, and help others willingly.
• Initiative – seek and assume greater responsibility, monitor projects independently as required, and follow through appropriately.
• Adaptability – adjust well to any change in duties, procedures, supervisors or work environment, accept new ideas and approaches to work, and respond appropriately to constructive criticism and suggestions for work improvement.
• Judgment – effectively analyze problems, determine appropriate action for solutions, and use logical thinking to exhibit timely and decisive action.        
• Attendance – attend work on a consistent basis, taking care to consider the use and number of absences in accordance with policy so that the organization is not negatively impacted.
• Punctuality – arrive to work and depart from work according to department and district requirements.

Working Conditions:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; and other instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. 

Salary : $75,074 - $101,781