Licensed Specialist School Psychologist (LSSP - 187) 2026-2027

Job Overview
The Licensed Specialist School Psychologist (LSSP) will conduct thorough evaluations that determine a special education disability condition, an educational need for specialized instruction through special education, and appropriate recommendations that translate to positive learning outcomes for the student. The incumbent will develop, implement, and monitor the progress of appropriate support services for special education students, including instructional, direct, and indirect support services. The LSSP will collaborate with special education staff to facilitate ARD/IEP meetings and ensure the appropriate implementation of the individual education plan. The incumbent will maintain compliance with all federal / local timelines, individual records, state performance plan indicators 11 & 12, and discipline procedures.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Service Delivery

• Plan and provide services that are appropriate and consistent with counseling / behavior goals contained in the individual education plan (IEP)
• Provide related services in the form of counseling or direct/indirect psychological services, and/or instructional services in the form of social skills instruction to identified students within the special education population as determined by an Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Utilize assessment and evaluation information to plan individualized programs and make instructional decisions that result in appropriate services for students with special education disabilities
• Develop Functional Behavioral Assessments, Counseling, Behavior and Social Skills IEPs, IEPs, and Behavior Intervention Plans
• Monitor the implementation of the IEP/ARD and support service recommendations
• Deliver short-term services for students such as crisis counseling, suicide prevention, and behavior consultation
• Facilitate ARD/IEP meetings using the district special education software IEP program as outlined in district special education handbook
• Collaborate with assessment personnel, families, educators, administrators, outside agencies, and related service personnel to provide appropriate services for students

Compliance

• Comply with and meet federal and state mandates and local board policy
• Conduct Full Individual Evaluations as a part of a multi-disciplinary evaluation team to identify students who may be eligible for special education services using current assessment best practices that are consistent with laws, rules, and regulations according to federal, state, and local policies/procedures
• Compile and interpret evaluation results of students using multiple sources of data, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose special education disability conditions and to help assess eligibility/need for special services
• Comply with special education laws, local/district policy, and individual evaluation results with campus staff and parents to plan individualized programs and make instructional recommendations that result in appropriate services for students with disabilities

Administrative/Campus Support

• Support student services provided by the LSSP
• Consult with school administration, personnel and parents regarding evaluation results or other questions related to special education or related services
• Assist special education teachers in developing appropriate IEPs for special education students
• Maintain filing system of student physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents (e.g., FIEs, testing protocols, counseling/psychological services notes, parent/guardian communication)
• Participate in training/district meetings and assist in preparation, planning and execution of staff develop

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None