Lead Licensed Specialist In School Psychology (25-26)

Company Description

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 59 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 34,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose —college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more fair world.

Founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, we are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. KIPP Texas is a team and family with an unwavering commitment to creating classrooms, offices, and communities rooted in belongingness, academic success and joy.

KIPP Texas is part of the national KIPP network of 255 college-preparatory public charter schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia. Nationwide, KIPP students complete four-year college at a rate of 36 percent, comparable to the national average for all students.

Job Description

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

KIPP Texas Public Schools (KTX) Student Support Services (S3) is a multi-disciplinary network of special educators, counselors, social workers, dyslexia specialists, 504 representatives, and clinic coordinators. Our team exists to prevent, respond to, and minimize the barriers to learning that our students experience. 

ROLE SUMMARY:
KTX is seeking a highly motivated full-time Licensed Specialist In School Psychology (LSSP) to provide diagnostic information on student learning and to work cooperatively with instructional faculty and parents in providing an appropriate educational program for students with disabilities throughout KTX. 

This position furthers the mission of KIPP Texas as it helps ensure that all students have the tools and the supportive environment they need to learn.  

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1.  Assessment, Data-Based Decision Making & Accountability

• Utilize knowledge of data-based decision making and accountability, diversity in development and learning, as well as research and program evaluation to assist staff with effective decision-making regarding KIPPster needs.

• Utilize appropriate assessment and data collection methods.

• Apply evaluation data and findings to intervention, instruction, programming, and services through written reports, intervention plans, and meetings/conferences with parents and/or school staff.

• Contribute to school-wide assessment and data-based practices for academic, socio-emotional, and behavioral domains.

• Serve as a member of school-level teams (e.g., All Children Will Learn Committee, Response to Intervention team, actively participating in ARDs, etc.).

• Assist with the development and/or delivery of staff professional development to support district-wide assessment practices. 

• Contribute to progress monitoring and data-based decisions regarding intervention practices for academic, social-emotional, and behavioral domains.

• Conduct special education evaluations (both formal and informal) to inform eligibility, service, and programming decisions.

• Complete evaluations in a timely manner.

2. Referral Review & Case Management

• Review and Manage Referrals: Oversee and process initial special education referrals, ensuring all documentation and data are complete and aligned with state and federal regulations.

• Manage REED Caseloads: Monitor and oversee Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED) processes to ensure compliance with required timelines, quality of review, and alignment with best practices.

• Case Management When Using Contractors: Serve as the case manager for evaluations conducted by contracted assessment staff. This includes coordinating logistics, ensuring adherence to district policies and timelines, reviewing completed reports for accuracy and thoroughness, and maintaining clear communication between contractors, campus staff, and families.

3. Consultation & Collaboration

• Utilize knowledge of school-wide practices to promote learning as well as consultation and collaboration to assist staff in creating and maintaining effective learning environments.

• Engage in consultation and collaboration with school staff, parents, families, community agencies, and providers.

4. Core Professionalism

• Exhibit minimum competencies expected in any employment situat