PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To enhance the knowledge and skills of district staff as they implement a student-learning framework that will focus on rigorous instruction, emotional intelligence and competitive job skills for students with disabilities; to provide expertise in assessment and programming for children and youth with serious behavioral disorders; to promote a positive working relationship, among and between staff and the schools, by establishing a climate conducive to open communication and productive work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor Degree in Psychology or related field, required

Master Degree in School Psychology, required

Licensed Specialist in School Psychology as required by the Texas State Board Examiners, required

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Communicate effectively (verbal and written); understand needs of and programs for students with disabilities; utilize interpersonal skills; plan, organize and coordinate districtwide services, able to administer and interpret assessments in English/Spanish, preferred

Experience:

Minimum of two (2) years of supervised professional experience in a school setting after degree, required

Three (3) years teaching experience, preferred

Working Days:  203

Daily Rate pay range:

 Minimum:  $  295.81

 Midpoint:   $  360.74

 Maximum: $  425.67

Note:  Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.