School Psychologist Intern (Related Services-Psych Intern) 2026-2027 School Year

School Psychologist Intern

J.O. Combs Unified School District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. We offer the full student experience from Pre-K through high school. The District is comprised of five elementary schools, middle school, high school, and alternative and online schools. We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities.

Position:
School Psychologist Intern

Salary Schedule/Base Rate (Subject to Change):
Certified Salary Schedule /$27.75 per hour. Additional credit for related years of service and education.

Work Calendar: 10 months, 200 days

Hours:

Full-Time; 40 hours per week

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Benefits:
The first of the month following the date of hire

Reports to:

Principal and Director of Special Education

Why Work for Us:

• You will make a difference in children's lives, our future leaders
• You have school breaks and the summer off work
• We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/prescriptions (we have no cost employee medical options), dental, vision, health savings account match, District paid basic life and accidental death and disability, and other voluntary benefits
• Arizona State Retirement System benefits

About the Role:

While under the direct supervision of the District's Clinical and/or Doctoral level School Psychologist, the school psychologist intern will provide services that assist parents and professionals in meeting the educational and social/emotional/behavioral, and mental health needs of students. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supports the Mission, Vision and goals of JO Combs Unified School District.
• Collaborates and consults with parents, teachers and District personnel in designing, implementing and evaluating interventions to improve student's academic success.
• Serves as a team member in the screening, evaluation and eligibility determination of students for disability categories as identified under the IDEA.
• Facilitates parent-staff meetings to interpret findings and recommendations resulting from evaluations, with the support of supervising psychologist, if needed.
• Provides professional advice and consultation to staff related to psychological needs and services in the schools for the response to intervention process.
• Performs and/or collaborates with teams to conduct functional behavior assessments and/or positive behavior supports struggling students.
• Researches and study the field of child growth and development in order to recognize the academic, social and emotional needs of children.
• Develops an understanding of the local community and its educational needs.
• Observes children in classroom, at play, evaluates student records and consults with parents, school personnel and administrators.
• Counsels students individually and apply psychological methods to assist students to achieve personal, social and emotional adjustment.
• May be required to participate in student's meetings which occur beyond the staff's work assignment schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Need:

• Must possess and maintain valid DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Completed Practicum as a School Psychologist in a public-school placement
• Currently enrolled in an accredited program working toward an advanced degree of Educational Specialist or PhD in School Psychology OR an equivalent combination or education and experience that provide the required knowledge and skill, leading toward Arizona State Board of Education School Psychologist Certificate
• Counseling or social work background preferred
• Knowledge of psychological testing and assessment techniques and practices
• Knowledge of principles and practices of educational potential and abilities
• Knowledge of child growth and development in order to recognize the academic, social and emotional needs of children
• Knowledge of effective communication and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of federal, state and district rules and regulations as they apply to psychological services of educational institutions including the IDEA and Section 504
• Knowledge of leadership practices and techniques
• Ability to perform psychological tests and assessments with the support of supervising psychologist, if needed
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally orally and in writing
• Ability to compile reports and other written documents to a professional level with the support of supervising psychologist, if needed
• Ability to establish rapport with students, parents, faculty and staff
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to perform non-violent crisis…