LICENSED SPECIALIST IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY (VIRTUAL) 2024 - 2025

Other Jobs To Apply

Job Title: Virtual School Psychologist Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Special Education Supervisor Pay Grade: Admin Pay 4

Dept. /School: Assigned Campus Days: 197

Supervises: May be asked to supervise an intern


Primary Purpose: To evaluate students referred for Special Education to determine appropriate eligibility and services.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

  • Master’s Degree in Psychology
  • Licensure as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
  • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate
  • MUST RESIDE IN THE STATE OF TEXAS


Special Knowledge Skills:

  • Ability to administer and interpret psychological, intelligence and achievement assessments for the purpose of determining Autism, Emotional Disturbance, and/or any other appropriate Special Education eligibility.
  • Knowledge and ability to evaluate students for Autism and an Emotional Disturbance
  • Experience with behavior intervention, manifestation determination reviews, and counseling as a related service to include functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention plans, and counseling assessments.
  • Knowledge of local, state and federal rules and regulations pertaining to special education
  • Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work compatibly within the multidisciplinary team concept


Experience:

  • At least one year of experience as an LSSP/ LSSP intern

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Virtually administer approved psychological, achievement and intelligence measures, using instruments and procedures approved by the district
  • Provide written comprehensive evaluation reports and recommendations for students referred for Emotional Disturbance, Autism, and/or other disabilities.
  • Manage a system of comprehensive psychological assessments in accordance with rules and regulations mandated by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and TEA.
  • Virtually provide interpretation of diagnostic findings to parents and to appropriate school personnel for implementation of the IEP
  • Serve in a consultative role with designated personnel to offer intervention strategies related to learning, student behavioral problems, and counseling assessments
  • Maintain case records on all referred students.
  • Maintain confidential eligibility records accurately and within timelines.
  • Ensure that the legal files contain required documentation for monitoring and any other court requested purposes.
  • Remotely assist Special Education leadership in working with teachers and parents whenever necessary regarding students with behavioral and/or social-emotional difficulties.
  • Maintain a positive working relationship with teaching staff, counselors and administrators.
  • Consult remotely with special education teachers and other special education staff members.
  • Plan interventions.
  • Conduct/Attend ARD meetings virtually concerning placement of students and the development of the IEP.
  • Virtually serve as a member of the Annual Review Committee for reviewing progress of each individual student.
  • Work with ECISD attorney in preparation for ARD meetings and other legal proceedings including advocacy groups and/or other legal representatives.
  • Review records for transfer students and make recommendations regarding eligibility, placement, and services.
  • Cooperate with personnel of community health and social welfare agencies and make appropriate referrals.
  • Maintain records for purpose of Medicaid reimbursement.
  • Remotely attend staff, professional, and interagency meetings.
  • Complete required Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council continuing education hours.
  • Provide professional development for general and special education staff.
  • Stay current on all federal and state and local special education guidelines.
  • Disseminate information regarding current laws and court cases that change special education practices (to multidisciplinary team members).
  • Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Special Education.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May be asked to supervise LSSP interns.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

  • Maintain emotional control under stress.
  • Occasional prolonged or irregular hours.
  • May require some statewide travel.
  • Maintain high speed, stable internet connection from virtual office. A laptop computer will be provided.
  • Secure a designated workspace that allows for work to be conducted remotely while safeguarding student confidentiality and work-related privacy interests.


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, understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.


Signature Date

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...