School Psychologist Intern (2026-27 School Year)

Omaha Public Schools•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The School Psychologist Intern will support students, teachers, staff, and parents in a variety of ways and in multiple settings to help students succeed. The intern, with appropriate supervision, will provide assessments and interpret assessment findings; collaborate and communicate with other building supports such as counselors and school social workers to meet the needs of students and staff; and serve as a student advocate in determining educational support.

Requirements

Minimum enrollment in Educational Specialist Degree program from an accredited college or university and met the college / university requirements to be eligible to complete a one-year internship
Ability to obtain from the Nebraska Department of Education a provisional permit with endorsement in School Psychology.
Ability and patience to work interactively with students.
Skill in organization, time management, communication, and positive interpersonal skills.
Excellent skills in verbal and written communication.
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Outlook and the student information system.
Excellent attendance record.
Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance.
Evidence of the willingness and ability to comply with standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
Exhibit strong standards of professional ethics.
Exhibit skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents and the community.

Responsibilities

Meets on a weekly basis with an assigned OPS psychologist for supervision purposes.
Provides assessments of educational and behavioral strengths and needs of students.
Interprets findings to assist school staff, parents, and referral agencies.
Facilitates Multidisciplinary Team meetings.
Integrates evaluation data into comprehensive psycho-educational reports and maintenance of confidential student information.
Interprets individual student data for student programming and services.
Identifies specific skill deficits, develop interventions, track and analyze baseline and intervention data for Student Assistance Team (SAT) meetings.
Collaborate with other building support staff such as counselors and social workers to meet the needs of the students, families and building which may include participation on team meetings (MTSS-B, SAT, 504, MDT, IEP, Crisis Response Team, etc).
Serves as a student advocate in determining educational support.
Utilizes interactive skills necessary to be a positive contributor as a disciplinary team leader, counsel individuals with regard to problems to be resolved and responds promptly to conflict and crisis situations.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.