School Psychologist Intern

School Psychologist Intern Terms of employment

This is a one-year position for the 2026-27 School Year which is 187 days (Days and salary will be prorated if start date is after the school year begins). Salary for this position is currently $50,500 for the full school year but may increase depending on spring salary negotiations. The District provides its employees with a comprehensive benefits program including medical, life, and dental insurance.

The District provides three medical plans for which it pays the full premium for employees, and a fourth option is a buy-up plan for which the district pays the majority of the premium. In addition, the District pays the full employee premium for dental insurance and life insurance. The District contributes to PERA on each employee's behalf and offers additional retirement savings options as well as optional supplemental insurance.

Employees also receive paid time off. Worker’s compensation and unemployment insurance are provided in accordance with State law.

The school psychology intern works under the direction of a school psychologist at assigned school(s) to provide services to students and families that require evaluative and supportive mental health services. This position reports to the Executive Director of Student Services.

• Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary assessment team for initial and re-eligibility evaluations for students with or suspected of having a disability
• Provide individual and/or group counseling for students with mental health or social difficulties (serving students with an identified disability or at‑risk) under the supervision of the school psychologist
• Participate on a school‑based problem solving team as needed
• Assist the building IEP team to complete Functional Behavioral Analysis as needed to develop a legally defensible Behavior Intervention Plan, FBA, or other plans
• Provide consultation and advocacy support services including problem solving and resources to parents of students with disabilities and/or at‑risk students
• Assist with interviewing students during a crisis situation to determine level of threat for harm to self or others, under the supervision of a school psychologist
• Advocate for students based on professional and ethical guidelines, as well as district and state standards
• Maintain accurate and complete records required by law and in accordance with district policy

Must have completed graduate coursework in educational/psychological assessment from an accredited University.

Experience working in a school setting preferred with students PK-21

• Staff members shall not access, receive, transmit or retransmit material regarding students, parents/guardians or district employees that is protected by confidentiality laws.
• If material is not legally protected but is of a confidential or sensitive nature, great care shall be taken to ensure that only those with a “need to know” are allowed access to the material.
• Staff members shall handle all employee, student, and district records in accordance with applicable district policies.
• Staff members who intentionally disclose student records, other confidential student information and/or district information may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination

• Knowledge and basic understanding of IDEA, Exceptional Children’s Education Act, and other relevant pieces of legislation
• Knowledge of current psychological techniques including the administration and interpretation of various assessment tools
• Knowledge and understanding of basic psychological and educational foundations including social and cognitive development, theories of learning and motivation, and awareness of instructional practices
• Knowledge of current best practices in school-based prevention and early intervention strategies for students with learning disabilities, or mental health and/or social needs
• Demonstrated skills in facilitation, conflict resolution and student and adult learning
• Demonstrated skills in data gathering and analysis
• Excellent…