Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

KIPP Texas Public Schools Student Support Services (S3 ) exists to prevent, respond to, and minimize the barriers to learning that KIPP students may experience. As a key member and leader within the multi-disciplinary S3 team, the KIPP Licensed in School Psychology role plays a crucial role in ensuring KIPP realizes its mission through supporting schools.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive student referrals and implement the assessment and evaluation process within state timelines.
• Conduct Full and Individual Evaluations (FIEs) by assessing the psychological and psycho-educational needs of students referred to special education services. 
• Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and development of Individual Education
• Follows district, state and federal regulations.
• Meets all required timelines for assessment, reports, meetings, and documentation.
• Facilitates the coordinated efforts of evaluation personnel and services providers. 
• Attends all required meetings and staff development.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
• Perform professional psychological work in assessment, behavior management, and counseling for students with emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, and behavioral problems. 
• Regular district wide travel to multiple schools as assigned.

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 
• At least 1 year of experience as an LSSP or school psychologist (preferred)

SKILLS:

• 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.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Additional Information

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

In addition to a competitive salary scale, a part of KIPP Texas’ competitive benefits options, KIPP offers all employees an $0 HMO plan for the employee only. In addition to our $0 plan, KIPP provides a $600 employer contribution towards a Health Savings Account and a variety of other supplemental benefits such as Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.