School Psychologist

Title: School Psychologist Intern Department: Special Education / Pupil Services Reports To: Director of Special Education/Psychologist Supervisor Work Year: 10 Months - No Salary DEFINITION The School Psychologist Intern works with a supervision psychologist and is responsible for the identification, placement and follow-up of students referred for special education assessment at a specific school site. The school psychologist intern will also provide consultation to teachers an counseling of special education students under the supervision of supervising psychologist. EDUCATION Enrolled in a graduate level school psychologist program Hold a valid California Internship credential with school psychologist authorization or a letter from you College or University indicating eligibility in lieu of credential. JOB DESCRIPTION Under the immediate supervision of the school psychologist, the psychologist intern will work on skills to: Conduct psycho-educational evaluation for special education, including writing reports with specific recommendations and attending IEP meetings Provide academic, personal, and social counseling to students individually and within groups Work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and school community Consult with parents and teachers in the SST process about procedures designed to prevent and/or remediate social, emotional and learning concerns Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and design behavior support plans with teachers Maintain confidentiality LICENSES / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Enrolled in a graduate level school psychologist program - Hold a valid California Internship Credential with school psychologist authorization or letter from College or University indicating eligibility in lieu of a credential Strong interpersonal and communication skills Requirements / Qualifications Requirements / Qualifications