School Psychologist Intern - On Site

Starting Pay Range
$25.00 - $27.50 - Hourly
Depending on experience
Job Description:
Come be a part of the Prep For Success Team! PFS supports Charter High School clients in CA and are currently seeking a School Psychologist Intern to work under the School Psychologist supporting the Victorville Centers.
You will be able to grow in your new career and support students and staff with IEP meeting support.
The Part Time role will be up to 30 hours a week.
Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:* (Under the supervision of a Credentialed School Psychologist)

• Provide diagnostic services, counseling and recommendations for pupils with special needs.
• Review student records, organize information, and determine appropriate assessment battery.
• Observe students; assess, evaluate, analyze, diagnose, and write psycho-educational reports.
• Assess students' cognitive ability, social-emotional development, adaptive behavior, language development, academic achievement, learning potential and social needs.
• Participate in the decision-making process regarding special placement of students.
• Participate in SST meetings, parent conferences, and teacher/staff meetings.
• Participate in Individual Education Program meetings with students and parents as needed.
• Plan, organize, and schedule calendar for IEP meetings and triennial evaluations; schedule monthly IEP meetings; establish assessment plan and coordinate with other staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of principles, methods, techniques, strategies and trends in educational, social and emotional adjustment assessment functions.
• Knowledge of applicable and appropriate psychological and achievement appraisal instruments, techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of evaluation and research techniques, strategies and procedures.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction programs proven to be beneficial to pupils with special learning needs.
• Excellent written and oral skills.
• Ability to communicate well with students, parents and teachers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED:

• Master's degree with emphasis on School Psychology.
• Experience working with youth in schools or similar settings preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Valid California School Psychology Intern Credential.

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.