Urbana School District #116
JOB TITLE: School Psychologist Intern
LOCATION: UECS UMS UHS Gerber
SUPERVISOR: Executive Director of Student Services
SUPERVISES:This is not a supervisory position.
JOB SUMMARY: The School Psychologist Intern has a foundation in both psychology and education and assists in the development of a school environment that assesses and supports students academically socially behaviorally and emotionally.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
- Implement a problemsolving framework as a basis for all professional activities.
- Participate in and facilitate as needed RTI/Problem Solving meetings and special education collaboration meetings.
- Collect data from multiple sources as a foundation for decisionmaking.
- Use valid and reliable assessment techniques.
- Observe academics and behaviors of students in classrooms for evaluation and problemsolving purposes.
- Assist teachers as time allows in assessment administration.
- Assist teachers in data collection management and analysis.
- Make recommendations based on full individual evaluation data for special education or 504 eligibility services and/or program placement academic or behavioral accommodations and community services.
- Comply with district eligibility criteria when determining eligibility for special education services.
- Meet all district State and federal timelines and requirements for special education evaluation and service delivery procedures.
- Prepare clearlywritten reports that address referral questions and provide guidance for intervention strategies in a timely manner.
- Work within the school and community to facilitate implementation of recommendations.
- Consult with teachers and other personnel regarding services and needs.
- Contribute to the planning of districtwide programs and services.
- Attend building district and other required meetings.
- Attend professional meetings trainings and other activities for professional improvement.
- Provide individual counseling direct instruction check in/check out and other activities to enhance student supports in the school as time allows.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
Masters degree in school psychology Illinois licensure as School Psychologist Intern
EXPERIENCE
2 years schoolbased experience preferred
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Highly organized
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Excellent problemsolver
- Should be able to work with students with a history of behavior or learning problems
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary is $25000
EVALUATION: To be completed by the Lead School Psychologist if appropriately licensed. Otherwise the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services evaluates with input from Lead Psychologist.
START DATE: As soon as possible
NOTE:This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit and is an administrative position. This position is exempt.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
REVISED: March 2017
Required Experience:
Intern