Company Information
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Company Name: Texas School for the Deaf 
Website: https://www.tsd.state.tx.us/

Job Information
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Job Title: Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)/Educational Diagnostician
Job Type: Contract
Address:
1102 South Congress Avenue
AUSTIN, Texas. 78704
United States

Job Description:
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Length of position: 210 day contract per academic year
Hours: 7:30 A.M-4:30 P.M

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs complex educational diagnostician work. Work involves testing and
evaluating students to determine instructional placement. Administers and
evaluates a variety of testing assessments. Works under limited supervision
with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent
judgment.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Determines appropriate evaluation measures to use for students
Maintains database to determine schedule of assessments
Schedules and administers comprehensive individual assessments for deaf
students between the ages of 0-21 with varying additional disabilities
Conducts and/or coordinates psychological and behavioral assessments
Participates in summer admission assessments and recommends academic
placement
Participates in resource assessments at the request of other school districts
Disseminates completed reports to the eligibility folder, school file,
parents and LEA
Attends ARD meetings and shares information with staff and parents.
Serves as a resource to TSD staff
Maintains current knowledge of TEA and federal guidelines regarding special
education students
Administers comprehensive testing assessments
Identifies special service needs of students
Analyzes, interprets, and evaluates testing assessment data
Gathers, researches, organizes, and compiles information
Recommends and determines student academic placement
Develops and prepares a variety of information reports
Responds to various assessment issues and requests for information
Conducts interviews and researches various sources to obtain information to
satisfy completeness and accuracy of assessment data
Works as a liaison with program management, executive staff, and
administrators to coordinate the assessment of students
Performs related work as assigned

Working Relationships
Demonstrates effective interpersonal relationships
Demonstrates problem-solving skills
Accepts and constructively uses comments and suggestions regarding job
responsibilities and performance
Works collaboratively with colleagues
Follows supervisor directives
Communicates effectively, as appropriate, with colleagues, students, parents,
families, administrators, supervisors and public

Additional Performance Responsibilities
Complies with school policies and procedures
Maintains a professional appearance appropriate to various working situations
Meets departmental standards for attendance and arrival



Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Educational Diagnostician
Master’s degree in Educational Diagnostician, Special Education or any
related field.
Holds a valid Classroom teaching and Educational Diagnostician certificates
At least two years of classroom teaching experience

Reference State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC): Title 19, Part 7,
Chapter 230, Subchapter J, Rule 230.316 for more details at
www.sbec.state.tx.us [1].

LSSP
Master’s degree in school psychology or any related field.
Licensure from the Texas State Board of examiners of Psychologists as a LSSP
or;
is a candidate for Texas Licensure under a supervisory agreement with an
approved supervisor and who has passed all necessary testing for licensure
or;
Holds a current, valid license from a state that has a reciprocity agreement
that may be transferred to Texas.
Current LSSP Licensure in accordance with the Texas State Board of Examiners
of Psychologists

Psychologist
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in
psychology.
Licensure from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Holds a current, valid license from a state that has a reciprocity agreement
that may be transferred to Texas.

Reference Texas State Board of Psychologists “How to Become Licensed” at
www.tsbep.state.tx.us [2].

Sign Language:  At hire, the applicant must have sign language skills
equivalent to a Signed Communication Proficiency Inventory (SCPI) level of
INTERMEDIATE.  When applying, the applicant must submit documentation that
the applicant believes substantiates that the applicant has achieved the
proficiency level required at hire.  The ultimate required proficiency level
for the position using the levels designated in the Signed Communication
Proficiency Inventory (SCPI) is ADVANCED. If hired with a sign language
proficiency level below this level, you are required to participate in signed
communication learning opportunities on a regular basis until you have
achieved the sign language proficiency level assigned to your position.
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

Proficient signed communications skills
Experience in a school setting
Experience working with students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have
multiple disabilities
Experience managing and conducting student Individual Education Plan (IEP)
meetings


[1] http://www.sbec.state.tx.us
[2] http://www.tsbep.state.tx.us


Links to External Job Postings:
Title: Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)/Educational Diagnostician
URL: https://tsd.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=986


Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume
Majors Desired:: Health Sciences
Degree levels accepted:: Graduate

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://tsd.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=986