Psychological Intern,temp

Summary:
The School Psychology Intern carries out major professional functions of a school psychologist in a sequence of experiences designed to build their professional and technical skills. The various domains in which a School Psychology Intern will develop skills include: consultation prevention and intervention mental health services data-based decision making evaluation and interpretation of psychological and educational data. Field-based supervision will be provided by a certified school psychologist employed by HCPS in collaboration with a HCPS Psychological Services administrator and a university School Psychology program supervisor. A minimum of 1200 hours is required to complete this field experience.


DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All employees are expected to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; to support the Districts vision mission goals and Strategic Plan; to engage in civility respect and professionalism; and to maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities:
Applies knowledge and skills learned in an accredited school psychology graduate-level university program to the school setting.

Participates actively in problem-solving teams to assist in defining student difficulties developing interventions and monitoring response to interventions.

Consults with parents students school staff and other professionals regarding student class school or district issues.

Conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations of referred student in accordance with departmental standards and in compliance with State Department of Education statutes and Federal regulations.

Interprets educational data and psychological finding to parents school personnel and other professionals during individual conferences and team meetings.

Possess knowledge of legal ethical and professional issues related to the practice of clinical psychology.

Develops proficiency in the administrations scoring and interpretation of various psychological assessment instruments.

Completes comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations and produce written reports that will be utilized for educational planning.

Maintains accurate records regarding service provided.

Participates in school-based problem-solving teams to address student needs.

Collaborates with school-based teams to complete behavioral assessments and develop positive behavior intervention plans which include progress monitoring.

Participates in professional development activities to enhance practice.

Participates in mental health activities to support students with direct supervision provided by a certified school psychologist.

Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Other information:
Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Cooperation: Establishes and maintains effective relations. Exhibits tact and consideration. Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner. Offers assistance and support to co-workers. Works cooperatively in group situations. Works actively to resolve conflicts.

Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.

Planning & Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner.

Relationship Building: Builds rapport up down and across the organization. Establishes collaborative relationships to achieve objectives. Seeks win-win solutions to conflict. Develops network of professional contacts. Displays empathy and tolerates diverse viewpoints.


NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender religion national origin marital status sexual orientation gender preference political beliefs social/family background disability or age.

The district accords preference in selection retention and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.


Experience: None

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: None

Language Skills: Reads and interprets general business and professional journals technical procedures or regulations. Writes reports correspondence and manuals. Effectively presents and responds to questions from managers and the public.

Mathematical Skills: Applies advanced math concepts and math operations to such tasks as frequency distribution determination of test reliability and validity correlation techniques and sampling theory.

Reasoning Ability: Applies principles of logical thinking to wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Deals with nonverbal symbolism (formulas equations etc.) and abstract and concrete variables in the most difficult phases.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical Activities: Standing walking sitting handling keyboarding talking and hearing.

Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds

Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.

Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity 3 moderate.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Position requires direct supervision by a certified school psychologist who is also employed by HCPS. A minimum of two hours per week of face-to-face contact with the field-based supervisor is required. Position is paid for 40 hours per week with no benefits no paid holidays and no

paid vacation provided.