School Psychology Intern, Salem Public Schools, Salem MA [SY 2026-2027]

School Psychology Intern Salem Public Schools Salem MA SY 2026-2027

Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district in Salem Massachusetts. It is about a 45-minute to an hour drive from Boston or a thirty-minute train ride from North Station. Salem is a small diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Our leaders and teachers are passionate about education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement using equity and social-emotional needs as the lens through which we view our work. Salem Public Schools enrolls approximately 4000 students across its ten schools.

Stipend: $10000

Internship Role: This role will help you gain a better understanding of psychological practice and its application in the school environment. Depending on interest and availability school psychologists and school adjustment counselors can support your learning across grade levels (Pre-K through 12th Grade). Depending on your career goals supervision for clinical licensure can also be provided by a doctoral-level licensed clinical psychologist. The following are some opportunities available within our district:

Evaluation: A crucial aspect of learning is the development of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) within the special education framework. You will thoroughly understand the IDEA classification criteria and the collaborative approach required to assess childrens eligibility for special education services. This knowledge will be gained through conducting psychoeducational evaluations and enhancing your grasp of integrating psychological practices into school including:

• Record Reviews
• Parent Teacher & Student Interviews
• Observations
• Assessment
• Attending the IEP meeting to review results

Consultation: Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop a student intervention or support plan. This includes attending Student Support Team meetings and regularly consulting with School Adjustment Counselors Occupational Therapists Speech-Language Pathologists and General and Special Education Teachers.

Counseling/Intervention: There are multiple opportunities depending on interests and availability. These opportunities could include facilitating groups and individual cases with a focus on:

• Academics: Reading Writing and Mathematics
• Executive Functioning support
• Social Skills support
• Mood and Anxiety support

Supervision/Teaching/Research (Optional): Available to supervise or support teachers knowledge of mental health and academic content.

• Present topics of interest during Professional Development
• Train Special Educators on achievement assessments and interpretation
• Research opportunities are also available

Contact Information:

• Contact: Adam Blefari Psy.D. ABPP HSP NCSP A/OGA
• Phone: x61556
• Email:

Application Materials:

• Please email the following information to Dr. Blefari:
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Cover Letter with a focus on your goals for your internship experience
• Redacted Report

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth housing status age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Required Experience:

Intern