School Psychologist Intern
About The Position
The School Psychologist Intern will be independently working towards completing : Assessment and Interpretation: Conduct psycho-education evaluations that analyze the learning characteristics, educational needs, and social behaviors relevant to education placement and instructional planning. Interpret the resulting data to determine appropriate support and classifications. Participate as a member of the IEP team, contributing evaluation findings and collaborating with all members of the team to provide recommendations Compliance and Reporting: Maintain appropriate system data, including compliance, IEP dates, and accurate student achievement data. Support with continuous improvement process and reporting related to Special Education, including Performance Indicator, Disproportionality, and County Oversight reviews Direct Intervention for Students : Provide social-emotional interventions and counseling to students to support the teaching process and to maximize learning. Monitor necessary caseloads Partnership : Consult with teachers, administrators, specialists, agencies, counselors, and parents. Completes referrals to outside agencies. Act as a liaison between public and private agencies and county programs. Collaborate with staff to implement interventions for a variety of reasons (i.e., academic, behavior, etc.). Similarly, attend MTSS and SST meetings to identify student concerns and support with strategies and interventions appropriate for the student, grade level, or site need. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required
- Currently enrolled in a Master's of School Psychology program
- Current eligibility for a School Psychologist Intern credential
- Commitment to our organization's mission of empowering students to take control of their health and build a school environment that reinforces healthy decisions
- Entrepreneurial spirit capable of managing many complex tasks with competing priorities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written
- Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Self-reflective individual who solicits performance feedback and constructive criticism
- Flexible and adaptable, open to new ideas, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs
- Ability to strategically and independently solve problems
- Meets professional commitments in a timely manner
- Knowledge of computer applications to complete essential job functions, including AERIES SIS and Microsoft Excel.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psycho-education evaluations that analyze the learning characteristics, educational needs, and social behaviors relevant to education placement and instructional planning.
- Interpret the resulting data to determine appropriate support and classifications.
- Participate as a member of the IEP team, contributing evaluation findings and collaborating with all members of the team to provide recommendations
- Maintain appropriate system data, including compliance, IEP dates, and accurate student achievement data.
- Support with continuous improvement process and reporting related to Special Education, including Performance Indicator, Disproportionality, and County Oversight reviews
- Provide social-emotional interventions and counseling to students to support the teaching process and to maximize learning.
- Monitor necessary caseloads
- Consult with teachers, administrators, specialists, agencies, counselors, and parents.
- Completes referrals to outside agencies.
- Act as a liaison between public and private agencies and county programs.
- Collaborate with staff to implement interventions for a variety of reasons (i.e., academic, behavior, etc.).
- Attend MTSS and SST meetings to identify student concerns and support with strategies and interventions appropriate for the student, grade level, or site need.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Wonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.
- Full-time staff benefits include medical coverage, dental, vision, and life insurance at no cost to the employee.
- For eligible employees, WCPA contributes 19% to CalSTRS.
- Alternatively, employees may participate in a 403(b) plan with up to 5% employer match (if not receiving CalSTRS contributions).
- Employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
