School Psychology Intern Pool (2027-2028 SY)

School Psychology Intern

Our Vision

Metro Nashville Public Schools will be established as the premier large school district in Tennessee and beyond by ensuring that every student is known.

Our Mission

We deliver a great public education to every student, every day.

Job Summary

Interns are to be exposed to and, to the extent possible, actively participate in a variety of critical and typical experiences of a school psychologist. The purpose is to gain independence in the areas of assessment, evaluation, consultation, intervention, decision making, and supports available to students in both general and special education in accordance of NASP's Professional standards and MNPS SOP for school psychologists.

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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular and reliable attendance is an expectation of the job.

Education

Education Level

Education Details

Required/
Preferred

Completion of school psychology graduate-level course requirements before beginning internship Required

Licenses and Certifications

Licenses/Certifications

Licenses/Certification Details

Time Frame

Passing a background check Required

Work Experience

Experience

Experience Details

Successful completion of practica and recommendation from the university, indicating the intern's readiness for a school-based internship Required

Essential Functions

Essential Function

Adhering to NASP's professional standards and ethics at all times during the internship

Maintaining a daily log documenting dates/times worked and activities identified. These are shared with the intern supervisor weekly and other appropriate stakeholders.

Participation in supervisory sessions and college-based internship meetings

Participation/facilitation of IEP team meetings supporting team members that result in meeting the needs of students while also following state/federal and local guidelines.

Student Support Team and data meeting participation. Demonstration of data-based decision making and using the data to support stakeholder's decision-making.

Consultation with parents, school staff, and colleagues to meet the needs of students and the school.

Provision of school-based interventions such as group and individual counseling

Attend school psychology division in-services, training and staff meetings

Understanding and participation across all MTSS tiers to support both academic and behavior.

Competency with a variety of assessment tools that span domains of cognition, achievement, observation, social, emotional, and behavior regarding TN DOE standards for Educational Disabilities.

The verbal and written expression of academic, psychological, social, behavioral, and psychometric data in a manner that a variety of persons (e.g., parents, administrators, teachers, school psychologists, and other stakeholders) can understand to make decisions in the best interest of students.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KSAs
Proficiency

Graduate level preparation in the areas of current assessment, evaluation, consultation, MTSS, and report writing based on NASP's standard for the preparation of school psychologists.

Required for All Jobs

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Punctuality and consistent presence are essential to maintaining a productive and collaborative work environment. Regular in-person attendance is a fundamental expectation of this position.

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Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

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Complies with all laws, regulations, policies and standards.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Physical Demand

N/A

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Weight

Stationary Position

X

Move/Traverse

Stationary Position/Seated

Transport/Lifting

Transport/Carrying

Exerting Force/Pushing

Exerting Force/Pulling

Ascend/Descend

Balancing

Position Self/Stooping

Position Self/Kneeling

Position Self/Crouching

Position Self/Crawling

Reaching

Handling

Grasping

Feeling

Communicate/Talking

Communicate/Hearing

Repetitive Motions

Coordination

Notes: N/A - Not Applicable. Rarely - The physical demand or working condition is required on an occasional basis and the intensity is light. Occasionally - The physical demand or working condition is required sometimes, and the intensity is moderate. Frequently - The physical demand or working condition is required often, and the intensity is moderate to heavy. Constantly - The physical demand or working condition is required continuously, and the intensity is heavy. Weight - The weight refers to the amount of force required to lift, carry, push, pull, or hold objects.

Working Environment

Working Condition

Extreme cold

Extreme heat

Humidity

Wet

Noise

Hazards

Temperature Change

Atmospheric Conditions

Vibration

Mechanical Parts

Job Title: School Psychology Intern

Job Code: 1003010

Job Family: 10 – Other Support Services

Sub-Family: Other Support

Job Family SOC Code: 25-9000

Sub-Family SOC Code: 25-9099

FLSA Classification: Nonexempt

Grade Ladder: MNPS Support Hourly

Pay Grade: MNPS.SCH009-H

Duration (Days): 201

Locations Type: School-Based

Approved Date: 1/1/1900 12:00:00 AM

Date Last Edited: 2/13/2026 7:45:22 AM

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