Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Assistant (LSSP - Assistant), Special Services Program

POSITION FUNCTION/PURPOSE

Conduct observations for School Psychologists to assist with psychological evaluations and/or Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) of referred students. Plan and manage the psychological evaluation referrals for School Psychologists. Coordinate interagency referrals and agreements. Provide training for teachers in special teaching methods and behavioral intervention. Assist with the creation of FBAs and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). Train staff to follow BIPs as well as other topics. Monitor referral log as well as assist supervisor with the contract staff assignments for needed assessments

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Monitor referral log as well as assist supervisor with the contracted staff assignments for pending assessments

2. Maintain case records on all referred students.

3. Maintain confidential eligibility records accurately and within timelines.

4. Work collaboratively and under the supervision of an assigned School Psychologist (SP).

5. Consult with special education teachers and other special education staff members.

6. Monitor/chart behavioral and instructional progress for students you are completing an FBA.

7. Establish/maintain a Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) for students to support them on the home campus.

8. Provide professional development for general and special education staff.

9. Conduct observations for School Psychologists to assist with psychological evaluations

10. Plan and manage the psychological evaluation referrals for School Psychologists.

11. Explain the details of the FBA, and train staff to follow BIPs as well as other topics.

12. Other duties as assigned and determined by the Superintendent, Board, Special Services Executive Director, or as assigned by the Special Services Leadership Team.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise the materials for school psychologists
• Ensure SPs have access to the necessary testing platforms

Qualification Requirements:

Special Knowledge Skills:

1. Knowledge of psychological theory, assessment of child and adolescent personality, knowledge of objective and projective personality measures.

2. Knowledge of educational foundations

3. Ability to manage programs effectively and efficiently

4. Ability to demonstrate leadership of professional staff and provide clinical supervision

5. Ability to interpret statistical educational data.

6. Knowledge of Special Education laws pertaining to the education of students with emotional disabilities and autism.

7. Such alternatives to these qualifications as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent.

Experience:

1. Experience working with students who have individual and specific needs.

2. Experience with research guided practices utilized for School Psychology and services.

WORK CONDITIONS

Mental Demands:

1. Work with frequent interruptions

2. Maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands:

1. Occasional prolonged or irregular hours.

2. Repetitive hand motions

3. Prolonged use of computer

4. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.

5. Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. occasionally with assistance

Environmental Factors:

1. Move small stacks of evaluation materials, desks, and other classroom equipment.

Equipment/programs used

Google platform

Skyward

Computer

Additional programs required and purchased by the department or district

Medicaid Service Billing when applicable

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.

All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.

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