School Psychologist Intern - 2526 SY
School Psychologist Intern - 2526 SY
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Job Description
*By applying to this position your application will be considered part of our applicant pool for theSchool Year. You may be contacted by a member of the School Leadership Team from any of our school locations for opportunities that align with your qualifications and experience.*
Under the supervision of a School Psychologist the School Psychologist Intern will provide psychological services to students in accordance with policies and regulations of the school board.
Essential Job Functions:
- Provide school personnel with general knowledge regarding psychological services.
- Evaluate and identify students who have learning behavior social and/or emotional adjustment problems.
- Administer individual psychoeducational evaluations for the assessment of intelligence personality aptitude achievement and perception.
- Assist in establishing and effecting procedural requirements for the assessment eligibility and placement of students with disabilities.
- Follow professional best practice and ethical guidelines in the field of school psychology.
- Participate in legal appeals and hearings regarding students who have been evaluated or are in special education programs.
- Consult with principals teachers parents and other appropriate individuals to help increase the understanding of students and to help to provide an atmosphere conducive to psychological growth.
- Participate in Child Study Team meetings and special education eligibility meetings regarding students that are the responsibility of Spotsylvania County Public Schools.
- Assist with problem solving model in schools implementing the program through data collection and analysis.
- Interpret test results to parents and teachers.
- Consult on parentchild/teacherstudent behavior management/modification strategies.
- Serve as a liaison between residential facilities institutions clinics agencies and other school divisions.
- Conduct inservice workshops or consultative conferences for school personnel on request or as needed.
- Assist school screening committees and resource teachers in determining a need for formal evaluation.
- Conduct shortterm individual and/or group counseling as needed.
- Assist with purchase order requests for supplies and equipment needed for psychological services.
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Education and Experience (number of years required):
- Candidate must be currently enrolled in a NASP approved School Psychology graduate program or equivalent and in good standing with his/her university program.
- Candidate should have a thorough understanding of psychoeducational assessment curriculum based measurement response to intervention and progress monitoring.
About Spotsylvania County Public Schools:
Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24000 Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary monthly PTO accrual robust healthcare benefit plans enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match FMLA and ShortTerm Disability leave Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and employer paid Life Insurance.
To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools please visit our website at Terms:Interns will be compensated through a timesheet. $25000 paid over the course of the school year.
Benefits Eligibility: Not Eligible
Together we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the #WeAreSpotsy team.
Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to nondiscrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.
A workplace that values unique perspectives fosters belonging and ensures opportunities for all to thrive.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
