School Psychologist Intern (2026-2027)
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Job Location:
Spartanburg, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
School Psychologist Intern
Qualifications
Needs to have completed at minimum an academic program in the area of school psychology (except for the internship).
General Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Director of Special Education and supervision of the School Psychologist provide direct services for assigned schools; assist in the intervention process as a member of theMTSS TEAMS perform individual psychological observations evaluations and assessments of referred students; explain the results of these evaluations to parents teachers and students when appropriate; provide consultation to educational staff regarding behavioral issues; and perform other related work as required.
Example of Duties
Under the direction of the executive director and school psychologist:
Consult and collaborate with educational staff regarding students with emotional behavioral cognitive and learning difficulties in accordance with all directives standards procedures policies laws rules regulations codes and guidelines;
Process referrals perform observations and administer evaluation instruments to individual students;
Interpret analyze evaluate document track and report results of observations and assessments;
Assist in the intervention process;
Assist in the development of FBAs and BIPs for students and in the implementation of recommended courses of action;
Support and/or facilitate Manifestation Determination Team meetings;
Assist in the development of 504 plans
Consult with teachers support staff parents serve as an integral part of the team and attend meetings;
Maintain accurate records and other required data prepare and submit reports in a timely manner;
Understand current issues laws and regulations regarding psychological services special education special education trends and other issues related to children with special needs;
Maintain strict student and parent confidentiality;
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Primary Working Contacts
Frequent contact with supervising school psychologist director of special education students teachers parents and building administrator.
Supervision Received and Exercised
Professional field supervision of each intern is provided by a credentialed school psychologist. The intern field supervisor has at least 3 years of full-time experience as a credentialed school psychologist and is employed as a regular employee or consultant by the district. The internship includes an average of at least 1 hours of supervision per full-time week. The school district affords interns opportunities for professional development comparable to those provided to school psychologists in the school district.
Unusual Working Conditions
The school psychologist intern may be assigned to a number of school buildings so travel and reliable transportation will be required.
Evaluation
The school psychologist intern will be evaluated by the executive director of special education and supervising psychologist.
Knowledge
Must have knowledge of modern psychological principles processes and techniques. Accepted psychological observation evaluation and assessment instruments procedures and applications.
Applicable procedures policies rules regulations codes laws and guidelines pertaining to special education.
Skills
Strong verbal and written skills; proper English usage grammar vocabulary spelling and punctuation.
Data tracking and collection record management and reporting methods.
Skill in use of computers and technology to include but not limited to email internet Microsoft Office or equivalent software.
Abilities
Must work effectively with staff students parents and administration.
Must be able to manage time and prioritize projects; ability to maintain a safe environment for students.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Spartanburg School District Seven does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race religion sex color disability age national origin or any other applicable status protected by local state or federal law. The district also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups as required by law.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Presentation Skills
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Data Collection
- Intake Experience
- Primary Care Experience
- Autism Experience
- Research Experience
- Mental Health Counseling
- Psychotherapy
- PTSD Care
- Addiction Counseling
