Temp: Psychologist Internship

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Temp: Psychologist Internship

This position is posted to create a pool of candidates for the 2027/2028 school year.

JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of Certified School Psychologist: Provides psychological services to assist students, professional staff, and families regarding a broad range of education and behavioral problems. This is a 1500-hour work year for master's degree level interns. A 1700-hour work year is available for doctoral level interns, with supervision by a licensed psychologist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Consults with teachers, principals, and administrators concerning classroom management, student learning, behavior and emotional problems, and principles of human interaction as applies to individuals and groups, parents as well as staff, and the improvement of educational climate in school, home, and community situation; collaborates with school staff in planning and developing programs to address or prevent behavior and instructional problems; follows up to monitor effectiveness and adjust recommendations as necessary.

Conducts psychological assessments, including cognitive, social-emotional, and behavioral functioning, and analyzes the results in conjunction with educational performance, classroom observations, medical histories, sociological data, and special education programs; interprets the information analyzed and its instructional and behavioral implications for teachers, principals, administrators, and parents; formulates diagnosis and recommends appropriate remedial or therapeutic measures based on modern research, evidence and theory.

Provides necessary counseling and other related services to students with disabilities according to their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), provides counseling and consultation for other students as necessary.

Plans and conducts in-service training sessions and individual consultations for teachers in-classroom management, curriculum planning and instructional techniques, the handling of behavior and other problems, and issues related to special education, child abuse, sexual harassment, and crisis prevention and intervention.

Prepares reports analyzing student learning and behavior, providing diagnostic assessment, and recommending intervention techniques, such as curricular adjustments, special learning materials, environmental modifications, class placements, behavior modification programs, or referral to outside medical and social service agencies and private providers.

Participates in school-based team conferences, Section 504 multidisciplinary meetings, and IEP Team meetings where appropriate. Opportunity to observe due process hearings as appropriate.

Maintains case histories, develops intervention plans, submits reports of activities; participates in research projects.

Provides crisis intervention assistance to students, school staff, and the school community when needed.

Serves as a resource to county-wide curriculum and instructional planning committees.

Participates in school and community activities to inform the public of school psychological services and programs.

Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Other: Currently attends a National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)-approved Graduate Program of School Psychology required.

Experience

None

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Knowledge of the principles and practices of psychological assessment and determination of educational disabilities, learning theory, child development, and counseling techniques as applied to children and adolescents in the school environment.

Knowledge of school system organization and operation.

Ability to communicate effectively with and to gain the confidence and cooperation of students, parents, the school staff, and community representatives.

Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.

Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

N/A

Driving Requirements

LEADERSHIP ROLE

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Standing:

Walking:

Sitting:

Keyboarding:

Talking:

Hearing:

As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

No special vision requirements

Work Environment
Location

Office, school or similar indoor environment:

Travel Requirements

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date:
10/1/2017

Established Date:
10/1/2017

Title Code:
D33820

Title:
PSYCHOLOGIST: INTERNSHIP

Alternate Title:
Psychologist Internship

Reports to Generic:
Coordinator

Reports to Specific:
COORDINATOR: PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

ORGANIZATION

Division:
Student & Systemic Supports

Business Unit:
Student Services

Department:
Psychological Services

Negotiated Agreement:
N/A

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit:
0

Days Worked:
191

FLSA Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt

Grade:

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Job Family:
Healthcare and Licensed Clinicians

Sub-Function:
Psychologists