School Psychologist

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Psychologist

Date Posted:
4/17/2024

Location:
Central Office

Date Available:
07/30/2024

Closing Date:
Open Until FilledBandera ISD is looking for a School Psychologist to join the Special Services Department for the 2024-25 school year.

Full time position
Start Date: July 30, 2024 (or sooner if applicable)

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

Program Management
13. Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
14. May provide clinical supervision to interns or trainee (**with required experience)
15. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of psychological services and assessment procedures
and make changes based on findings.
16. Assist in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.
17. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents
required, including case records, test results, statistical data, and test inventories.
18. 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.
19. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
20. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.

Communication
21. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
22. Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.

Other:
23. Other duties as assigned as per the needs of the school district.

Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular districtwide travel to multiple work locations as
assigned; moderate lifting and carrying. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from
wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.

Interested applicants should contact Christie Coombes, BISD Special Services Director, at ccoombes@banderaisd2.net for more information.

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