Licensed Specialist in School Psychology; LSSP
Job in
Midland, Midland County, Texas, 79709, USA
Listing for:
Midland ISD
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-04
Job specializations:
-
Education / Teaching
School Counselor, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)
Overview
POSITION: Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)
EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt
NUMBER OF DAYS: 197
PAY GRADE: Admin/Prof- PG4
DIVISION:
DEPARTMENT: Special Services
REPORTS TO: Special Services Supervisor
SUPERVISES: Supervise and evaluate the performance of personnel as assigned
EDUCATION:
- Master’s Degree in School Psychology
- Licensed by the Texas Board of Examiners of Psychology as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)
EXPERIENCE:
Position Function/Purpose
Serve on the district’s special education program’s assessment team. Conduct psychological evaluations of referred students. Plan and manage the psychological services program for students and parents. Coordinate interagency referrals and agreements. Provide training for teachers in special teaching methods and behavioral intervention. Provide supervision as needed by MISD for psychology interns, psychologists with temporary licensing, and Licensed Specialists with less than three years of experience.
Special Knowledge/
Skills:
- Knowledge of psychological theory, assessment of child and adolescent personality, knowledge of objective and projective personality measures.
- Knowledge of educational foundations
- Ability to manage programs effectively and efficiently
- Ability to demonstrate leadership of professional staff and provide clinical supervision
- Ability to interpret statistical educational data
- Knowledge of Special Education laws pertaining to the education of students with emotional disabilities.
Terms of
Contract:
According to district approved calendar
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Instructional Management
Provide psychological evaluations on referred students in a timely manner, keeping accurate, complete, and current records of psychological reports.Participate and contribute information for campus ARD meetings.Accurately utilize comprehensive assessment data and teacher/staff input in diagnosing individual student needs and placement.Assist in setting goals and objectives for the individual educational plans for assigned students.Assist school personnel and parents in planning and implementing the individual educational plan for appropriate students.Coordinate parent training activities and events for students in self-contained programs or who are diagnosed with pervasive developmental disabilities.Offer suggestions and training to teachers and administrators for more effective methods of teaching individuals with developmental disabilities.As needed by the District, provide direct, systematic, face-to-face supervision as required under the Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) Act of all LSSP psychology interns, and/or individuals with a temporary LSSP license.School/Organization Climate
Initiate and encourage communication between special and regular education teachers.Work cooperatively with others in campus and district programs.Support programs and actions that facilitate a positive, caring climate for learning and an orderly, purposeful environment.School/Organization Improvement
Support the administration and administrative policies of the district and the campus.Have a clear sense of the psychologist’s purpose and be actively involved in the design and implementation of the district programs for special education students.Identify, analyze, and apply research findings to facilitate school improvement.Utilize appropriate information systems and records necessary for attainment of the special education department’s mission and overall school improvement.Make recommendations to the administration concerning the design and implementation of the district programs for the emotionally disturbed.Make recommendations to the administration concerning crisis intervention and school violence issues.Student Management
Select and administer evaluative instruments for the purpose of diagnosing individual students’ needs.Determine the presence or absence of emotional, behavioral and autistic disorders and file a report of these finding to the ARD committee.Provide psychotherapeutic services to students when necessary.Provide consultation to special education classes for the emotionally disturbed concerning behavior management.Make…
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