Fort Bend ISD · 1 month ago
INTERN LSSP
Sugar Land, TX
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026Fort Bend ISD is seeking an LSSP Intern to assist schools in the development of educational programs for students with special needs. The role involves conducting evaluations, providing counseling, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure appropriate services are delivered.
Education
Responsibilities
Plan and provide services that are appropriate and consistent with therapy/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
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
Support student services provided by the LSSP Intern
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 development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and enrollment in an approved University training program, with established readiness for an enrollment in the University's designated internship experience course
Curriculum and academic training leading to Licensure by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as an LSSP
Requires skill in technical report writing and in developing interpersonal relationships with professional staff and students
Requires a broad range of knowledge of behavioral intervention techniques
Must be able to effectively communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing
Must be proficient in using Windows Operating System as well as Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Preferred
Practicum experience in public schools
Company
Fort Bend ISD
Fort Bend ISD is an outstanding K-12 public education system.
Founded in 1959
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