School Psychologist

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School Psychologist JobID:

1590

Position Type:

Student Support Services/ Licensed Specialist in

School Psychology Date Posted:

4/28/2026

Location:

Tradition Elementary School Date Available:

2026-2027

School Year Closing Date:

05/08/2026 / Until Filled East Central Independent School District Job Announcement

• April 28, 2026 School Psychologist The position of a School Psychologist will be available at East Central ISD for the 2026-2027 school year.

All individuals (district employees included) who are interested in this position must apply online through Frontline via the district website. The deadline for submitting an application is 4:00 pm., May 8, 2026, or until the position is filled.

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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 psycho-evaluation reports and behavior intervention plans. 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. May serve as case manager and implement the special education assessment process for students on assigned campuses. Meet with parents and staff to discuss pertinent background information and test results. Conduct group, individual, and family counseling sessions and facilitative therapy for students with diagnosed problems. Consult with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students, interpretation of assessment data, and implementation of behavior intervention plans in managing disruptive students. Consult with psychologists, psychiatrists, medical doctors, and community agencies concerning intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of students as needed. Present staff development training in assigned schools to enable school personnel to identify and work more effectively with students with emotional, social, and behavioral disturbances. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of psychological services and assessment procedures and make changes based on findings. Participate in the selection of assessment materials and equipment. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including case records, test results, statistical data, and test inventories. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations. May provide clinical supervision to intern, or trainee. Other duties as assigned.

NOTE:

Not all applicants will be interviewed. Each applicant's resume, application, and other available information will be considered in the screening process. Only those persons currently meeting all minimum requirements will be screened.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

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 Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Knowledge of psycho-social development Bilingual preferred

EQUIPMENT USED

Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure. Frequent sitting, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, pushing/pulling and twisting. Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension. Regular light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds), occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assisting non-ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases. Regular district-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; moderate lifting and carrying.

PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT

2026-2027

School Year SALARY:

Administrative Pay Grade 103 plus Stipend (yearly) and Signing Bonus (FIRST

TWO YEARS ONLY

) Roland Toscano Superintendent of Schools

• An Equal Opportunity Employer
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