School Psychologist

Pediatric Developmental Services · Houston, TX Full Time
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Job Description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is looking to hire a School Psychologist . Join our team today and help us continue our mission to positively impact the lives of children and communities across the nation! This position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes: Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution Retirement Account with company matching Unlimited CEUs Materials stipend Licensure reimbursement Duties and Responsibilities Providing counseling services to students and their parents. Participate in a multi-tiered system of support for students with social/emotional and behavioral needs, including participation in inter-disciplinary meetings to evaluate and discuss the diagnosis and treatment of students. Participating in initial IEP and annual IEP development as appropriate. Collaborate with and coach families and staff, during weekly team meetings and follow-up meetings, to support social and emotional development. Adhere to federal/state/local procedures for record keeping, eligibility documentation, timelines and procedural safeguards. Develop and maintain a schedule to ensure compliance with all required meetings and services. Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree in Psychology. Has obtained or is eligible for an endorsement as a School Psychologist as prescribed in the bylaws of the State Department of Education. Experience or specialized training in the field of pediatric mental health is preferred. Ability to work independently and maintain ethical and accountability standards. Demonstrates interpersonal skills, and communicates effectively and courteously both verbally and in writing. Has the ability to coordinate activities and work effectively with professional staff, support staff, parents, and representatives from agencies outside the school system. ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you feel that would be right for this position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you! ABOUT PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) provides the nation's public school districts, charter schools, and communities at large with highly qualified pediatric therapists, including school psychologists, speech, occupational, and physical therapists. At PDS, we want to make a difference in the lives of children. From finding and training the best pediatric therapists to partnering them with the right schools and clinics in need, PDS supports win-win initiatives for all. From speech-language therapy to school psychology, our children deserve the best care possible, and at PDS, we make that happen. We know that they are essential in our mission to make a difference in the lives of children. This is why we also offer competitive compensation and great benefits . Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living โ€” housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work โ€” are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being โ€” isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule โ€” cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue โ€” everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming โ€” exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings โ€” and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $10.97/hr ($22,818/yr). The typical range is $10.60 – $13.28/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $20,613/yr
Houston Median $22,818/yr
Experienced (90th) $30,597/yr
vs. National Median -34.6%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

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