School Psychologist Intern (SY 27-28)

Newport News Public Schools • Newport News, VA

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About The Position

This position is for the 2027–2028 school year. Working with a supervising School Psychologist, the School Psychologist Intern identifies, places, and follows up with students referred for special and general education assessment at a specific school site. The intern consults with teachers and provides counseling to special and general education students under the supervising School Psychologist’s supervision. The role also includes preparing written reports documenting assessment results and observations.

Requirements

• Must meet the requirements for candidacy for a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Must receive a passing score on the CBEST and obtain TB clearance.
• Ability to work cooperatively as an interdisciplinary team member.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community agencies, students, families, team members, and others.

Responsibilities

• Provides whole-class mental health and social-emotional lessons.
• Plans and provides direct counseling services to special and general education students under the supervision of a School Psychologist.
• Administers cognitive, adaptive, social-emotional, visual, motor, auditory, and academic testing.
• Observes students and conducts alternative assessments; completes and interprets assessment results in writing.
• Participates in IEP and SST meetings as needed.
• Conducts initial and triennial evaluations, writes reports, and presents assessment results at IEP meetings.
• Observes students in a variety of settings.
• Consults with teachers, administrators, parents, and community resources regarding students in special and general education.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed