Qualifications: Master?s Degree from an accredited college or university. Valid Texas License/Certification as a: ? Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP); ? Licensed Specialist in School Psychology-Intern (LSSP-Intern) Reports to: Executive Director of Taylor-Callahan Education Cooperative Responsibilities Knowledge / Skills ? Perform professional psychological work in assessment, behavior management, and counseling for students with disabilities. ? Assess the psychological and psycho-educational needs of students referred to special education / 504 services. ? Participate in the Admission, Review, Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and complete required paperwork for ARD. ? Perform professional development as a trainer/coach for district/campus professionals as requested by Executive Director. ? Recognize and address school wide and individual social, emotional, and behavioral concerns that hinder academic growth. ? Provide school level consultation to support districts/campuses on the various systems of supports to address student social and emotional needs and promote mental health awareness. ? Possess the knowledge of procedures for assessing achievement and intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functional for educational purposes. ? Have the knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions. ? Possess excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. ? Have the knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process. Communication Skills ? Communicates in an effective, constructive and positive manner with students and parents ? Interacts positively and effectively with school personnel, including supervisors, administrators, teachers, auxiliary staff, building secretaries, etc. as an effective team member ? Promotes positive public relations Management Tasks ? Facilitates, coordinates and/or schedules for teacher, aide, student, and district personnel ? Manages and coordinates required meetings/conferences ? Manages and coordinates required paperwork ? Trains, supervises and evaluates paraprofessionals (when applicable) ? Completes, monitors and/or forwards pupil data as required ? Participates as a member of district or departmental team in improving service delivery ? Ability to travel to CoOp member districts and a Valid Texas Driver?s License (Each LSSP/Diagnostician will be assigned a home base and will travel to assigned districts; 80% of the job responsibilities require employee to be on the district(s)/campus(es) assigned Professionalism ? Follows policies and procedures of Taylor-Callahan Education Cooperative & Districts? Served ? Demonstrates knowledge of special education legislation and acts in accordance with these mandates ? Demonstrates knowledge in field including current issues and trends ? Demonstrates professionalism (flexible, adaptable, uses good judgment, acts appropriately and ethically, child centered, treats others with respect and dignity) ? Demonstrates continual assessment of individual program effectiveness and responds professionally to feedback ? Participates in professional growth activities ? Actively participates in the staff evaluation process ? Dresses appropriately ? Treats others with respect and dignity ? Maintains a clean work area Starting Date: August 2025 (position is for the 2025-2026 SY) Salary ? Per Experience Benefits ? TRS, Health, Life, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance available. Employee Assistance Program, Teledoc, and $225 TCEC contribution towards health insurance Travel ? Reimbursed for travel to district(s)
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