School Psychology/LSSP Intern

Reports to:  Executive Director of Special Education

Dept/School:  Special Education/Assigned Campus(es)

Work Year:  195 Days (This is a 1-year position)

Salary:  $32,615

This is a 1-year position for the 2025-2026 school year.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Provide an array of psychological services to students, parents, and school staff under the supervision of a qualified licensed professional.  Evaluate the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students referred for special education services or receiving special education services.  Provide consultation and counseling for students with disabilities.  Serve as a member of the multi-disciplinary team for the campus(es) to which they are assigned.  Act as a source to ensure district compliance with all legal issues. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree and near completion of a master’s or specialist degree in school psychology from an accredited university
Current enrollment in a regionally accredited institution of higher learning and a formal course of supervised study that allows for participation in a year long, 1200+ hour internship experience
Completion of coursework and practicum experience that allows for the provision of psychological services in the school setting under the supervision of a licensed professional

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Working knowledge and coursework in the assessment of emotional/behavioral conditions for educational purposes
Working knowledge and coursework in the areas of intervention, behavior management and consultation strategies
Working knowledge of federal law and state guidelines for special education
Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:
Practicum experience in the completion of Full and Individual Evaluations in the areas of Autism, Emotional Disturbance, and Other Health Impairment for ADHD
Practicum experience in behavioral intervention and consultation
Practicum experience in the provision of counseling services
Practicum experience with the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) process

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Responsibilities and duties will be performed under the supervision of a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP).

Select and administer assessments and observations to evaluate the intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of referred students and to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and state regulations.
Score and interpret test data.
Write Full and Individual Evaluation reports and submit to supervisor within a reasonable timeframe prior to due date.
Participate in the Admissions, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with appropriate placement and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures.
Provide individual or group counseling to students eligible for counseling as a related service.
Create progress reports related to students’ counseling goals each grading period.
Consult with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.
Develop behavior intervention plans and consult with school staff regarding implementation of behavior intervention plans to manage behaviorally disruptive students.
Serve as consultant on mental health topics for instructors in the school health program.
Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel with identification and understanding of students with emotional, social, and behavioral disturbances.
Meet with parents to discuss pertinent background information and test results.
Consult with psychologists, psychiatrists, medical doctors, and community agencies concerning intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of students as needed.
Participate in individual and group supervision.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents, including case records, test results, statistical data, and test inventories.
Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the areas of psychological services, assessment, placement, and planning for special education services.
Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
Present in a manner that elicits confidence from other professionals.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:
Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.
 
WORK RELATIONSHIPS:
Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all.  Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintains organization and emotional control under stress.   Regular districtwide travel to multiple work locations as assigned.  Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.  Transferring students to and from wheelchairs and assisting with positioning students with physical disabilities.  Use of CPI techniques to assist in the physical restraint of a student. Exposure to biological hazards.

Application Deadline:  January 10, 2025 (4:00 PM CST)

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.

Approved By:  Pamela K. Linton, Ed.D. 
                          Chief Human Resources Officer  

Date:  11/22/2024

                                                                                                               
The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.