26/27 Psychologist Intern

Lafayette School District • Lafayette, CA

58d

About The Position

The Lafayette School District is a TK-8 school district, serving 3,220 students across four elementary schools and one middle school. Our schools have earned California's Distinguished School Awards and have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. We embrace a rigorous, comprehensive curriculum to provide a quality education in a safe and nurturing environment, fostering continuous learning and providing a global perspective based upon a foundation of respect and inclusion. Lafayette students learn in a beautiful setting, with open campuses, green space, and modernized facilities. Our schools enjoy generous support from our community, our parents, and our local education foundation. Our students and staff benefit from low classroom sizes and aides in all elementary classrooms, rich elective and enrichment offerings, a focus on student and staff wellness, strong commitment to inclusion and diversity, and a full continuum of Special Education and other student support services. We invite you to join our team! PSYCHOLOGY INTERN JOB DESCRIPTION: The school psychologist intern is responsible for administration of cognitive, processing, and social-emotional assessment of individuals with exceptional needs under the supervision of a credentialed School Psychologist. The school psychologist intern provides assessment, diagnostic, and program assistance to the special education department. In addition, the school psychologist intern provides counseling and behavioral support to students as required. SUPERVISION: Works under direct supervision of Director of Student Services and Supervising School Psychologist.

Requirements

• Intern PPS Credential-School Psychology
• Starting 3rd year of Master's Program
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letters of Recommendation

Responsibilities

• Measuring and interpreting intellectual, social, educational, and emotional development of children.
• Identification of and diagnostic casework with the child who has exceptional educational needs and collaborating in the planning of appropriate programs for his/her education.
• Preparing written reports of psychological findings and insuring their confidentiality.
• Providing consultation to teachers and administrators.
• Counseling with students in individual or small-group settings.
• Maintaining files of reports and records.
• Attending staff and in-service meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support