Position: Licensed Specialist in School Psychology-Intern 

Job Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in graduate program for students pursuing a Specialist's Degree or Master's Degree in School Psychology.

Job Description:

The LSSP Intern will assist in the development of appropriate educational programs for students by conducting full individual evaluations, providing direct counseling, consultative psychological services, and participating in ARD meetings for students while under the direct supervision of a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology who meets the Texas State Board of Psychologist’s supervisor requirements, the LSSP intern will:

• Conduct Full Individual Evaluations as part of the multi-disciplinary evaluation team to identify students who may be eligible for special education services
• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and develop Behavior Intervention Plans
• Facilitate and conduct ARD committee meetings on a regular basis using the District Special Education Software IEP Program
• Provide consultations regarding results of evaluation or other questions of a psychological nature to school personnel and parents
• Work collaboratively with campus administration to ensure state assessment requirements are full filled and current state assessment information is available for appropriate school personnel
• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD committee process for each student assigned
• Monitor implementation of the IEP/ARD and support service recommendations
• Assist special education teacher in developing appropriate IEPs
• Collaborate, assist and coordinate:
• Implementation of effective instructional strategies, accommodations and/or modifications
• Appropriate instructional strategies/activities
• Use of learning strategies, materials and equipment
• With regular education classroom teacher to differentiate instruction  

• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
• Compile, maintain and file all physical and computerized reports, records and other required documents
• Participate in professional development activities as appropriate
• Maintain understanding of and comply with federal, state, district and school procedures, regulations and policies
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on committees as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Other Information 

Your application is not complete until three references have been provided or received. One reference must be from your current building principal or immediate supervisor. Confirmation of your enrollment in the graduate program must be attached to be considered.

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