LSSP
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.
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.
SAMA certification (or able to obtain after hire)
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. Knowledge of psychosocial development.
Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Experience:
One year of experience in providing psychological services in an educational setting.
DIAGNOSTICIAN
Primary Purpose:
Implement the special education appraisal process. Assess the educational, learning styles, and program needs of students referred to special education services. Provide diagnostic information and work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate programs for students with disabilities.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Master’s degree in educational assessment.
Valid Texas teaching certificate.
Valid Texas educational diagnostician certificate.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development, and learning theories.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Three years teaching experience.
Additional Experience Preferred:
Coordinate Child Find activities for Hutto ISD including transdisciplinary play-based assessments, as appropriate.
Case manage early childhood education students and support the development of pre-school inclusion initiatives. |