Texas School for the Deaf is Hiring a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)/Educational Diagnostician Near Austin, TX
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Length of position: 210 day contract per year Hours: 7:30 A.M-4:30 P.M SUMMARY Performs complex educational diagnostician work. Work involves testing and evaluating students to determine instructional placement. Administers and evaluates a variety of testing assessments. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Determines appropriate evaluation measures to use for students
Maintains database to determine schedule of assessments
Schedules and administers comprehensive individual assessments for deaf students between the ages of 0-21 with varying additional disabilities
Conducts and/or coordinates psychological and behavioral assessments
Participates in summer admission assessments and recommends academic placement
Participates in resource assessments at the request of other school districts
Disseminates completed reports to the eligibility folder, school file, parents and LEA
Attends ARD meetings and shares information with staff and parents.
Serves as a resource to TSD staff
Maintains current knowledge of TEA and federal guidelines regarding special education students
Administers comprehensive testing assessments
Identifies special service needs of students
Analyzes, interprets, and evaluates testing assessment data
Gathers, researches, organizes, and compiles information
Recommends and determines student academic placement
Develops and prepares a variety of information reports
Responds to various assessment issues and requests for information
Conducts interviews and researches various sources to obtain information to satisfy completeness and accuracy of assessment data
Works as a liaison with program management, executive staff, and administrators to coordinate the assessment of students
Accepts and constructively uses comments and suggestions regarding job responsibilities and performance
Works collaboratively with colleagues
Follows supervisor directives
Communicates effectively, as appropriate, with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators, supervisors and public
Additional Performance Responsibilities
Complies with school policies and procedures
Maintains a professional appearance appropriate to various working situations
Meets departmental standards for attendance and arrival
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED LSSP
Master's degree in school psychology or any related field.
Licensure from the Texas State Board of examiners of Psychologists as a LSSP or;
is a candidate for Texas Licensure under a supervisory agreement with an approved supervisor and who has passed all necessary testing for licensure or;
Holds a current, valid license from a state that has a reciprocity agreement that may be transferred to Texas.
Current LSSP Licensure in accordance with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Educational Diagnostician
Master's degree in Educational Diagnostician, Special Education or any related field.
Holds a valid Classroom teaching and Educational Diagnostician certificates
At least two years of classroom teaching experience
Reference State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC): Title 19, Part 7, Chapter 230, Subchapter J, Rule 230.316 for more details at www.sbec.state.tx.us. Psychologist
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in psychology.
Licensure from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Holds a current, valid license from a state that has a reciprocity agreement that may be transferred to Texas.
Reference Texas State Board of Psychologists "How to Become Licensed" at www.tsbep.state.tx.us.
Sign Language: At hire, the applicant must have sign language skills equivalent to a Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) level of INTERMEDIATE.
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED
Proficient signed communications skills
Experience in a school setting
Experience working with students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have multiple disabilities
Experience managing and conducting student Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings
Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes
Problem solving-the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information.
Effective Communication-the individual must be able to appropriately communicate with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators, supervisors, and the public.
Planning/organizing-the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action.
Quality control-the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure.
Dependability-the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve.
Safety and security-the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials.
Interpersonal Skills-the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
SUPERVISOR Supervisor of Related Services MILITARY OCCUPATION SPECIALTY (MOS) CODE: None It is the Texas School for the Deaf's (TSD) policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or belief, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. TSD expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Retaliation against individuals who oppose unlawful discrimination or participate in an employment discrimination proceeding is also prohibited. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, firing, promotions, training, wages, and benefits. In addition to federal law requirements, TSD complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.