School Psychologist

Texas

444 live openings

Additional

Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior. Knowledge of special education principles, concepts, methodologies, and documentation requirements. Knowledge of special education assessment, planning, instruction, and evaluation. Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles. Belief in inclusion and Aspire’s Equity Belief Statements and demonstrates high expectations for students with diverse learning needs. Ability and willingness to reflect and improve. Ability to follow and meet mandated deadlines and due dates. Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions; ability and good judgment to take initiative to modify activities. Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with general education and special education colleagues, parents and community. Ability to work with an ethnically and economically diverse student body. Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in School Psychology Pupil Personnel Services Credential Competencies: Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles Belief in inclusion and Aspire’s Equity Belief Statements and demonstrates high expectations for students with diverse learning needs Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions; ability and good judgment to take initiative to modify activities Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with general education and special education colleagues, parents and community Ability to excel as a member of a team and implement new learnings from professional development Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed Ability to learn quickly and to be effective in a fast-paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment: able to work autonomously and thoroughly with independent self-reflection, as well as take direction as needed Alignment to and urgency around Aspire’s mission, vision and values Experience required: Completion of School Psychologist Internship 2 years of experience as a school psychologist preferred Physical requirements: Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces. Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. Communicating with others to exchange information. Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Work authorization requirements: Clear the Department of Justice background screening. Authorized to work in the United States. Provide health (TB) clearance (renewed every four years). WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal office, classroom/school setting which one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Aspire Public Schools has implemented a Remote Work policy. This position may also require periodic travel to school sites in order to interact with school leaders. Work indoors in a standard office environment, computer lab, and/or classroom environment. Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments. Exposure to dust, oils, and cleaning chemicals. Some exposure to childhood and other diseases in a school environment. May be required to work outside of typical work days and office hours to meet operational deadlines.