School Psychologist Intern

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY SCHOOLSPOSITION DESCRIPTIONPOSITION TITLE: School Psychologist InternFLSA: ExemptREPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for Support Services TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-Month Employee SUPERVISES: N/A QUALIFICATIONS: Must be pursuing an Educational Specialist (Ed.S) or doctoral degree in school psychology, and must have successfully completed all program requirements to be eligible to serve as a School Psychologist Intern through a college or university fully accredited and approved by NASP standards. FOCUS: Under the direct supervision of a Licensed School Psychologist(s), the School Psychologist Intern participates in and provides a full range of psychological services within the schools. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Complete and interpret measures of cognitive, social, physical, behavioral, emotional and educational functioning.Assist in the identification of students with disabilities and/or physical or mental conditions.Prepare clearly written, comprehensive school psychological reports which address referral concerns and provide practical recommendations that can be realistically implemented by school personnel and used in the development of intervention plans and/or the IEP.Demonstrate leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for collaborating effectively with students, parents, and teachers.Provide consultation to teachers, counselors, administrators, other school personnel and parents.Provide individual and/or group counseling as needed.Serve as a member of school-based review teams, eligibility committees, IEP teams and 504 teams.Maintain accurate and careful records of all services provided.Adhere to federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies regarding children's educational welfare.Maintain high professional and ethical standards as defined by Principles for Professional Ethics (National Association of School Psychologists).Participate in School Crisis and Threat Assessment teams as requested.Attend professional workshops and conferences to refine skills and gain new competencies.Keep abreast of the professional literature in order to remain alert for ways in which psychological services to students can be improved.