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NAVASOTA IND SCH DIST Licensed Specialist in School Psychology in Navasota, Texas
Primary Purpose:
Assess the educational, learning styles, and program needs of students referred to special education services.
Work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate instructional programs for students with disabilities.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Met state licensure standards
Appropriate training and experience in areas of exceptionality, in individual assessment of intelligence, educational and emotional factors, in learning theory, in child development, in methods of instructions as related to developmental processes, and with instructional materials.
Such training, teaching and experience as Director of Special Education shall determine to be necessary to qualify for the position.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Assessment and Evaluation
Case History Collection and integration - Selects case history or other interview format with consideration for all relevant factors. Efficiently collects and spontaneously probes for additional relevant information from additional sources. Integrates data in order to identify etiologic and/or contributing factors.
Evaluation procedures - Selects comprehensive assessment battery with consideration for relevant factors. Accurately administers the assessment battery. Scores tests accurately.
Collaborates with other professionals when necessary.
Adaptation of interviewing and testing procedures to meet individual students needs-Recognizes when testing procedures need to be adapted to accommodate needs unique to specific students.
Implements appropriate adaptations and makes maximum use of available resources to provide for unusual situation.
Interpretation and integration of assessment data-Accurately interprets and integrates test results and behavioral observations to define the student's level of functioning.
Develops diagnostic impressions and makes comprehensive recommendations leading to appropriate case management.
Completes comprehensive individual assessment and eligibility documentation in a times manner.
Perform psychological evaluations/reevaluations on students referred with suspected emotional/behavioral difficulties.
Perform Functional Behavior Assessments when requested by the ARD committee.
Utilizes all assessment data to develop IEP appropriate for the student. Identify the appropriate setting for services. Monitors implementation of the EIP for effectiveness.
Develop behavior implementation plans for students, when appropriate.
Provide counseling to students as requested by the ARD committee.
Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures.
Program Management and Communication
Schedules and/or coordinates ARD meetings in a timely manner.
Conducts ARD meetings with expertise and sensitivity to cultural and sociological factors.
Reports confidential