UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A LICENSED SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST the School Psychologist Intern provides the full range of psychological services to schools and centers or to a diagnostic unit systematically collects analyzes synthesizes and interprets information necessary to guide services such as consultation counseling behavioral assessment and intervention planning and psychological evaluation in the educational setting and performance related duties as required to assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Completes psychological evaluations that include as appropriate areas of personalsocial adjustment intelligencescholastic aptitude adaptive behavior language and communication skills sensory and perceptualmotor functioning and environmental cultural influence
Participates in eligibility meeting and process
Consults with school personnel and parents to increase understanding of students
Provides liaison services with community agencies and private practitioners
Provides crisis and noncrisis intervention
Gathers data and disseminates new knowledge to improve learning and behavior
Assists with analysis and evaluation of data related to the profession
Assists with analysis and evaluations of data related to effectiveness of educational/behavioral and interventions
Models professional and ethical standards appropriate to the profession
Participates in a meaningful and continuous process of professional development
Analytic ability and adaptability to changing needs
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to write comprehensive reports and ability to interpret findings to parents
BURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies
Honesty
Integrity
Ethical
Equity Minded
Emotional Intelligence
Cultural Competence
Safety
Quality
Leadership Competencies
Models Excellent Customer Service
Thinks Strategically
Shows Initiative
Acts Decisively
Communicates Effectively
Works Collaboratively
Resolves Conflict Proactively
Functional Competencies
Technical Capabilities
Computer Literacy
Data Analysis and Management
Fiscal Planning and Management
Project Management
Strategic Planning
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must have completed all requirements to function as a School Psychologist Intern as defined by their current College or University. Must be eligible to begin the oneyear internship as prescribed by the current College/University awarding the degree.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Good knowledge of psychological theory and practice as applied to the behavior and development of children and young adults ability to apply kns with owledge to the needs and requirements of a public school system ability to gain the confidence and cooperation of students teachers and parents and the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with other professionals within the school and the community.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This is a 10.5 monthcontract position. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The School Psychology Intern will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education. burg City Schools reserves the right to update revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Travel is required between school sites for this position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger handle type or feel; and stoop kneel or crouch.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.
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OPEN
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