Houston - School Psychologist

Evaluations Only

Service Model: In Person, Floater Assignment

Hours: Up to 40, if caseload requires it

Language: Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, not required

Assessment Experience: Psychoeducational evaluation experience preferred, not required

KIPP Texas is seeking a School Psychologist to provide flexible evaluation support across the Houston region. This position focuses on conducting assigned assessments, supporting evaluation backlogs, and meeting regional assessment needs. Experience conducting psychoeducational evaluations is preferred but not required.

Location & Caseload

This position is not permanently assigned to one campus or cluster - Regional Float Expectations. The School Psychologist will provide assessment support across Houston based on student needs, evaluation volume, staffing vacancies, and regional priorities.

Assignments may include individual evaluations, collaborative assessments, behavioral evaluations, and temporary evaluation support for campuses experiencing increased assessment needs.

1. Assignment Structure: Regional evaluation support without permanent campus assignments or Assessment Case Manager responsibilities

School Hours:

1. Primary Schools: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
2. Secondary Schools: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Schedule: Work hours and campus availability should align with assigned student assessments and school schedules

Tentative Start Date: 11/30 - according to district availability to conduct orientation.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct assigned evaluations and reevaluations within professional qualifications
2. Administer cognitive, academic achievement, and other appropriate assessments
3. Conduct psychoeducational evaluations when appropriately qualified and assigned
4. Complete Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), behavioral observations, and interviews when appropriate
5. Write and contribute to Full Individual Evaluations (FIEs)
6. Review relevant student records and existing evaluation data
7. Collaborate with Educational Diagnosticians, SLPs, and other evaluation team members
8. Complete assigned assessment components and reports within required timelines
9. Communicate evaluation findings and recommendations to the assessment team
10. Participate in ARD meetings when needed to present evaluation results

Ideal Candidate

A school-based School Psychologist who is comfortable conducting student assessments, completing evaluation reports, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and traveling between Houston-area campuses.

Experience with psychoeducational evaluations and bilingual English/Spanish proficiency are preferred but not required. The ideal candidate is organized, flexible, and comfortable serving in a regional evaluation-focused role without campus case-management responsibilities.