School Psychologist Intern - Open Until Filled

St. Mary's County Public Schools • Leonardtown, MD

77d • $22,000 - $22,000

About The Position

This is a professional position to meet the individual needs of students through educational assessment, psychological testing, direct consultation, and case management to support student progress and mental health in the General Education and Special Education populations. The nature of this work requires a high level of confidentiality as well as the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both orally and in written form. The school psychologist intern will work under the supervision of a certified school psychologist in order to gain experience and develop skills to perform the duties of a school psychologist.

Requirements

• Master's Degree
• Eligible for a certificate as a School Psychologist as required by the Maryland State Department of Education upon completion of graduate program

Responsibilities

• Completes psychological evaluations within appropriate guidelines and provides interpretation of psychological evaluations to staff, parents/guardians, and students as appropriate
• Provides interventive, consultative, and follow-up services in a variety of situations as needed
• Serves as a resource person for relevant educational/psychological information
• Consults with parents, teachers, and other staff members regarding the improvement of educational programming for students
• Administers psychological tests and analyzes the results of psychological evaluation regarding its significance to the educational setting
• Prepares reports outlining identified educational concerns, diagnostic evaluation, and recommended remedial measures for identified educational concerns
• Participates and serves as a member of the Pupil Services Teams (PST), Individualized Education Program (IEP) Teams, and other teams as appropriate
• Participates in research projects, professional development activities, and continued educational experiences
• Provides crisis intervention assistance to students, school staff, and the school community when needed
• Participates in school and community activities to inform the public of school psychological services and to facilitate community partnership in education
• Works collaboratively with other professionals
• Performs other related duties as assigned, which are pertinent to the skills and background of the school psychologist

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Master's degree