CL22792 School Psychologist Intern

Position #:CL22792: School Psychologist Intern

Posting Dates:12/15/2025-12/22/2025(Or Until Filled)

Location: District-Wide

Hours:

Hourly Rate: $25

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position works under the supervision of an ESA certified school psychologist providing evaluation consultation and intervention services for students suspected of or students qualified as needing special education services.

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.

All applications must be submitted to the Kennewick School District Online at .

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. Two years graduate level work in a university school psychology program; This internship is designed to fulfill internship requirements to complete graduate level school psychology programs and to obtain certification as a school psychologist.
2. Must present transcripts of highest level of education within thirty (30) days of hire if applicable.
3. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
4. Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.
5. Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within thirty (30) days of hire and yearly thereafter.
6. Must pass a background check which includes employee-paid fingerprinting

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

1. Demonstrated ability to compose and understand written and verbal communications.
2. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in diverse settings.
3. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
4. Must uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
5. Must take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
6. Must attend in-service trainings or other meetings as required as well as attend any training as directed by management.
7. Evidence of ability to assess and correct issues involving safety.
8. Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful cooperative and effective relationship with students parents staff fellow employees and management.
9. Evidence of ability to approach assigned work in a professional manner working toward the common goal of teamwork pride in service delivery and continuous improvement
10. Must demonstrate sufficient command of the English language to communicate verbally and in writing with students parents district staff members and other concerned people regarding all aspects of their job-related activities.
11. Must be able to use basic computer programs to maintain records enter timecard information and read and respond to email.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide formal assessment of a childs abilities learning styles academic achievement emotional development aptitude and social skills.
2. Observe the effects of the classroom environment on the child.
3. Integrate the information obtained into an accurate and useful overview of the childs functional ability to determine eligibility for special education services.
4. Assist the child in developing appropriate problem-solving skills through individual or small group counseling.
5. Facilitate pre-referral and IEP team meetings that develop and monitor an individual program for the child.
6. Conduct functional behavior assessments.
7. Develop implement and evaluate positive behavior support/intervention plans.
8. Consult with building staff and administration regarding special education law as it relates to eligibility for special education services and disciplinary requirements for special education students.
9. Facilitate the development implementation and evaluation of individualized programs.
10. Refer and coordinate with outside agencies and professionals as needed.
11. Confer with teachers about the childs learning achievement social/emotional development and individual needs. Assist parents in recognizing the individual needs strengths and limitations.
12. Work with other building based mental health professionals in a cooperative manner to provide support services to students.
13. Writes evaluation reports and maintains additional required documentation through the districts adopted online special education reporting system.
14. Perform other related duties as assigned. Intern may be required to work with distraught and upset parents and students; may be exposed to infectious diseases; and may be required to travel between assigned schools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent 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.

• Mobility:While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time push or pull 18-26 lbs. sit kneel and crouch twist and bend use hands to type finger handle or feel; and reach with hands and arm.
• Sense:The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision far vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lifting:The employee must be able to lift or move up to 18-26 pounds; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.

Work Environment: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 Hazards:While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F . The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

Kennewick School Districts Non-Discrimination Policy

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or use of trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability and provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights & Equity: Dr. Thomas Brillhart - ()

Section 504 Title IX:BJ Wilson - ()

This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all education programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District.

Applicants: Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School Districts Associate Superintendent of Human Resources or the Director of Human Resources.

Toni Neidhold Director of Human Resources

Certified/Classified ADA

Kennewick School District

1000 West 4^thAvenue

Kennewick WA 99336

Required Experience:

Intern