ESS Psychologist Intern

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the ESS Director and supervision of the School Psychologist, provide direct services for assigned schools;  assist in the intervention process as a member of the Child Study Team; perform individual psychological observations, evaluations and assessments of referred students; explain the results of these evaluations to parents, teachers and students, when appropriate; provide consultation to educational staff regarding behavioral issues; and perform other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills.  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Consult and collaborate with educational staff regarding students with emotional, behavioral, cognitive and learning difficulties, in accordance with all directives, standards, procedures, policies, laws, rules, regulations, codes and guidelines;
• Provide diagnostic evaluations to determine learning, emotional and behavioral needs of students, concluding with a Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team meeting;
• Process referrals, perform observations, and administer multifactor evaluations to individual students;
• Maintains compliance with federal/state statutes and district policies and procedures;
• Interpret, analyze, evaluate, document, track and report results of observations and assessments;
• Assist in the intervention process of the STAT (School-wide Teacher Assistance Team);
• Assist in the development of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for all students receiving special education services.
• Assist in the development of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans for students and in the implementation of recommended courses of action;
• Support and/or facilitate Manifestation Determination Team meetings;
• Consult with teachers, support staff, parents, serve as an integral part of the Child Study Team and attend meetings;
• Maintain accurate records and other required data, prepare and submit reports in a timely manner;
• Understand current issues, laws, and regulations regarding psychological services, special education, special education trends, and other issues related to children with special education needs;
• Maintain strict student and parent confidentiality;
• Promptly reports issues and/or concerns to the supervising School Psychologist, Principal,  or Director of Exceptional Student Services.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines

• Eligible for internship in school psychology
• Current enrollment as a graduate student in an accredited university psychology or educational psychology program leading to a school psychologist certificate

Knowledge of:

• Must have knowledge of modern psychological principles, processes and techniques
• Accepted psychological observation, evaluation and assessment instruments, procedures and applications
• Applicable procedures, policies, rules, regulations, codes, laws and guidelines pertaining to special education;
• Processes involved with the Evaluation Determination Report

Skills in:

• Strong verbal and written skills; proper English usage, grammar, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation
• Data tracking and collection, record management and report methods
• Use of computers and technology and EIP Pro, to include, but not limited to email, internet, Microsoft Office or equivalent software

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A valid State Driver’s License may be required. Must possess a valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed throughout the district and in a standard office environment.