Job Details
| Region: | 13 |
| School District/Employer: | UT High School |
| District Category/Employer: | Campus, Central Office, College/University |
| Position: | Psychologist |
| Assignment Level: |
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| Job Title: | Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (partial remote) |
| School: | The University of Texas at Austin School District |
| Campus Description: | The University of Texas at Austin High School District offers two online high schools to over 1000 full time students, and online courses, exams, and services to thousands of students and educators across Texas and beyond. The UTHS District team members work on-site at the UT-Austin Main Campus. UTHS District is an accredited public high school district, designated as a special purpose district established in 1999. |
| Date Posted: | 10/17/2024 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | Purpose: The position will work in the UTHS Student Services department and help coordinate psychological services with our staff, students, and families. This position is responsible for the evaluation, interpretation of results and participation in eligibility decisions for students with disabilities, as part of the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) committee in consultation with parents, students, and staff. The incumbent is also responsible for helping to ensure school personnel and parents comply with all applicable rules and regulations for special education and the continued support and management of the evaluation program. This position will utilize a variety of evaluation instruments for educational programming of eligible students. This position may have supervisory responsibilities for interns and trainees. Upon successful completion of a probationary period, this position may be eligible for a partially remote work schedule. Responsibilities: Assessment /Evaluation: -Virtually and in-person, select and administer assessments and observations to evaluate the intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of referred students. -Determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and state regulations. -Develop evaluation reports and behavior management plans and share with parents, students, and staff. -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. -Support and implement the special education assessment process for students and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Consultation: -Meet with parents to discuss pertinent background information and test results. Identify and facilitate local or state resources for student, parent and transition supports. -Consult with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students, interpretation of assessment data, and implementation of plans to support student success including educational programs, interventions, and strategies. -Consult with psychologists, psychiatrists, medical doctors, state, and local community agencies concerning intellectual, emotional, transitional, and behavioral support for students as needed. -Participate in and present staff development training to improve job related skills and enable school personnel to identify and work more effectively with students with emotional, social, and behavioral disturbances. -Consult and collaborate with the Director of Student Services to support psychological services. Program Management: -Develop, report on, and coordinate a continuing evaluation of psychological services and assessment procedures and make changes based on findings. -Participate in the selection of assessment materials, technology, and equipment for the district. -Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including case records, test results, statistical data, and test inventories for the district. -Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations. -Supervise, monitor, and mentor interns and trainees. -Other duties as assigned by administration. |
| Qualifications: | Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in psychology from accredited college or university. Valid Texas license as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) granted by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. Knowledge of state and Federal Special Education law. Knowledge of the ARD process. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Skilled in working effectively under timelines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Skilled in maintaining accurate and compliant student records. Skilled in developing and maintaining effective working relationships. Skilled in Microsoft Office, including MS Excel, and web applications. Knowledge of state testing requirements and procedures. Skilled in developing effective and compliant IEPs. Strong organizational skills. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications: 3+ years of experience providing psychological services in the Texas public school system, and/or experience in a variety of educational settings. Experience and willingness to mentor and supervise interns. Experience with online and virtual environments and evaluations. Strong interpersonal skills. Satisfactory outcomes of fingerprinting and criminal background check required. |
| Salary Range: | $65,000+ depending on qualifications |
| Benefits: | The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). See the UT-Austin HR website for information regarding benefits: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits |
| How To Apply: | Complete an online application at the UT-Austin website at https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UTstaff. Search for the job requisition ID "R_00036075" Or, copy and paste the following URL to apply for the position: https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UTstaff/details/UTHS---Licensed-Specialist-in-School-Psychology_R_00036075?q=R_00036075 Upload the required materials including the following: 1) Resume/CV 2) Three work references with their current contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor 3) Letter of interest Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Kim Penridge |
| Email: | kim.penridge@austin.utexas.edu |
| Address: | 1616 Guadalupe St., Suite 0.134, UT Administration Bldg |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 78712 |
| Phone: | (512) 232-9491 |
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