Job Title:                      Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Intern

Reports to:                   Assigned LSSP/Director of Special Education

Dept. /School:              Counseling and Psychology

Wage/Hour Status:       Exempt

Pay Grade:                   Instructional 1/187 Days

Date Revised:               10/28/2026       

 

 

Primary Purpose:

Provide psychological services in the educational setting under the direct supervision and guidance of a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology including but not limited to evaluation and consultation services in behavior management, counseling, and assessment for special education eligibility under suspicion of Autism, Emotional Disturbance, Other-Health Impairment: ADHD, or other areas that require psychological expertise.

 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree in Psychology from accredited college or university

Letter from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists verifying status as a trainee/intern for the Licensed Specialist in School Psychology.

 

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:

Enrollment in a formal terminal degree program with completion of required coursework and application for licensure with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) as documented by possession of a formal LSSP Trainee Status letter stating that board requirements have been met for such status.

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties under Formal Supervision:

Assessment

 

1. Assist in evaluating the intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of referred students and to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and state regulations.

 

1. Assist LSSP’s with psychological evaluation reports and behavior management plans.

 

1. 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.

 

1. Provide consultation to the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee in Manifestation Determination Review.

 

Consultation

 

1. Consult with school staff regarding implementation of behavior intervention plans and in managing behaviorally disruptive students.

 

1. Facilitate and present staff development training for assigned schools to assist school personnel with identification and understanding of students with emotional, social, and behavioral disturbances.

 

1. Communicate with parents to discuss background information, evaluation results, and recommended interventions.

 

1. Consult with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.

 

1. Be available to conduct group, individual and family counseling sessions and facilitative therapy for students with identified social, emotional, and/or behavioral impairments to progressing in the curriculum or IEP.

 

1. Consult with community based psychologists, psychiatrists, medical doctors, and agencies relative to the intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of students as needed.

 

Program Management

 

1. Develop and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, school personnel and Special Education support staff.

 

1. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including case records, test results and statistical data.

 

1. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the areas of psychological services, placement, and planning for special education services.

 

1. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.

 

1. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.

 

Communication

 

1. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.

 

1. Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.

 

Other

 

1. Refrain from texting while driving

 

Regular Attendance

 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

 

 

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular district-wide 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.

 

 

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The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

 

 

*I have read and understand the essential functions of this position

 

 

                                                                                                                                   

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