TITLE: School Psychologist Intern

CLASSIFICATION: Volunteer

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director of Special Education, the School Psychologist Intern will provide psychological services to children. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Completes psycho-educational evaluations and re-evaluations as part of a multidisciplinary team evaluation
   1. Completes evaluations within the appropriate timelines.
   2. Uses a variety of appropriate instruments/strategies to assess student abilities.
   3. Utilizes professional and adopted standards for report preparation.
   4. Submits evaluations for transcription, editing and review within District timelines.
2. Participates in multidisciplinary conferences.
   1. Attends allotted scheduled student conferences.
   2. Serves as team leader, as requested, for student conferences.
   3. Conducts conferences in a professional manner.
3. Provides short-term counseling to students (1:1 or group)
   1. Maintains professional documents
   2. Address goals/objectives of the session
4. Participates in crisis intervention services as requested by site administrators
   1. Responds in a timely manner to crisis situations.
   2. Upon request, assumes leadership/guidance role within crisis situations based on experience
5. Interprets assessment data as needed to parents and district staff
   1. Gives accurate and complete data in a format understood by educators and parents.
   2. Generates and supports recommendations based on the available data.
   3. Ensures that recommendations and instructional strategies are consistent with available data.
6. Provides technical assistance to school staff in areas such as classroom modifications for learning and/or social/behavior management
   1. Demonstrates an understanding of classroom formats conducive to specific learning needs and styles
   2. Provides in-service training at the request of the site administrator and/or Director of Special Education.
7. Serves as consultant for parents for areas such as child development, behavioral management, cognitive development, family dynamics, interpersonal communications
   1. Meets with parents to discuss their concerns regarding student cognitive and/or emotional development
   2. At parent request, consults with community agencies providing services to the child
   3. Makes his/herself available to meet with parent as needed
8. Develops and submits monthly and annual reports as requested by Director of Special Education
   1. Submits documentation in a timely matter
   2. Follows adopted procedures and standards
9. Performance of other job related duties as assigned by Director of Special Education
   1. Follows adopted procedures and standards
10. Complies with State statutes, Board policies, administrative procedures, school rules and regulations
    1. Carries out the school and District policies and designated regulations
    2. Follows adopted procedures when trying to make changes
11. Conducts himself/herself appropriately towards staff and parents
    1. Exhibits self-control and good judgment
    2. Responds to problems in a constructive manner
    3. Demonstrates respect for the ideas and feelings of others
12. Maintains a professional demeanor
    1. Dress in an appropriate manner
    2. Exhibits pride in personal appearance
    3. Uses correct oral and written communication skills
13. Adheres to school day according to current Board policy and procedures
    1. Arrives at assigned school/worksite at the designated time
    2. Departs from school/worksite at the designated time
    3. Adheres to approved daily schedule
14. Pursues professional growth opportunities
    1. Participates in coursework
    2. Participates in staff development opportunities
    3. Attends conferences, meetings, seminars
    4. Attends workshops
    5. Reads professional literature
15. Maintains responsible attendance patterns
    1. Adheres to absence reporting procedures
    2. Absence pattern is not disruptive to services for children

EDUCATION:

• Masters in Psychology or in a related field required.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• A valid Fingerprint Clearance Card

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with an ethnically diverse urban population

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

• Ability to work effectively with District and School Administrators, teachers, support staff, parents and community agencies.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The working environment is an office or classroom setting.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Ten months, 20 to 40 hours per week (flexible schedule).
• Incentive package offered upon completion of internship as funding permits.

SUPERVISION:

• Individual and/or group supervision from a certified school psychologist with a clinical psychology background
  • 2 hours for a 40-hour work week
  • 1 hour for a 20-hour work week