School Psychologist Intern (Paid)
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Who We Are
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free open-enrollment charter public schools within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA) educating more than 10000 students and supporting 8300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social emotional and academic support for success in high school college and life.
Mission
Together with families and communities we create joyful academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choosecollege career and beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.
What We Do
At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing even when its not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness racism oppression and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.
What Youll Do
- Under the immediate supervision of the school psychologist the psychologist intern will:
- Conduct psycho-educational evaluations for special education including writing reports parent and teacher interviews observations and attending IEP meetings.
- Participate in the SSPT process
- Provide support with the Student Success Team (SSPT) process for administration teachers and support staff
- Conduct systematic behavioral observations of student in a variety of settings and provide Tiered recommendations
- Consult with teacher administrators parents and community resources regarding students in special education as well as regular education
- Consult and collaborate with fellow school psychologists
- Actively participate in peer review
- Observe and conduct a functional behavior assessment or other behavior intervention
- Participate in a school program such as the crisis intervention team develop 504 accommodations and refer to outside agencies
- Provide individual and group counseling and early intervention for students showing signs of having learning difficulties or other difficulties hindering the their academic progress including but not limited to social skills training anger management conflict resolution and peer mediation
- Other duties as assigned
Youll Be Qualified If You Have
- BA/BS
- Current enrollment in a Masters program in School Psychology
- University verification regarding Intern eligibility
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to make independent decisions
- Ability to utilize various testing techniques materials equipment and instruments
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Joining KIPP SoCal Means the Following
- Working at an organization committed to the hard work necessary to ensure education is for liberation
- Spending time with students and families in the best communities of LA Compton and San Diego
- Support and care from fellow regional team members
- Ongoing professional development and coaching from manager
Working with Us Means the Following Perks
- $15000 for the year paid in quarterly increments
How to Apply
- Submit the required documents below to Chantal Diaz at emailprotected and Stephanie Nuñez at emailprotected with subject line: School Psychologist Intern
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Sample Psychoeducational Report
- Unofficial transcript from current graduate program
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin veteran status disability sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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
About Company
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates free, open-enrollment, public charter schools focused on preparing students in under-resourced communities in Los Angeles to lead choice-filled lives. We are part of the nationwide KIPP network of 224 schools across t ... View more
