School Psychologist Intern 2026-2027 School Year

Bethel School District 403•Spanaway, WA

3d•$30

About The Position

This position's responsibilities are to provide multiple learning experiences for school psychologist interns. Interns will practice in the role of a school psychologist through assessing and observing students. They will develop skills in teaming with an evaluation IEP team and will assist in report writing. They will have a full range of experiences from preschool through high school level. They will maintain confidential records on individual students. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Depending upon the individual assignment, the School Psychologist Intern may perform all or a combination of the following: 1. Initiates planning and provides feedback to parents following referral or reevaluation of students according to mandates of state WACs. 2. Provides a variety of consultation and advice on issues such as behavior management, social skills and a wide variety of other matters to assist students in improving behavior to benefit the child’s education. 3. Acts as a liaison between parents and school; provides for and/or conducts team meetings and special events; promotes communication between parents, students, school and agencies. 4. Serves as team leader at multi-disciplinary team meetings, staff meetings, pre-meetings for individual education plans (IEPs), and in agency contacts. 5. Assists with/coordinates efforts for consistent behavior and environment for the child. 6. Administers tests and evaluations to determine appropriate student service needs. 7. Maintains a variety of program records, files and documents according to program standards and established guidelines. 8. Compiles and distributes a wide variety of information in issues of concern to parents. 9. Attends and/or schedules a variety of meetings with other staff; discusses family progress and further needs. OTHER FUNCTIONS 10. Assists in a variety of activities to transition students from building to building; provides a variety of coordination and scheduling of transportation. Consults with social service providers in schools to ensure continuation of needed services. 11. Performs a variety of public relations activities in support of the program. 12. May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams. Models appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with district ethical guidelines. 13. Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in psychology, education or school psychology.
Experience with off-campus activities, programs and agencies.
Must be in an internship program in an accredited university.
Demonstrates a knowledge in state WACs.
Administers tests in standardized manner.
Demonstrates competence in evaluating standardized and normed reference tests.
Demonstrates ability to perform with a team.
Assists in identification and/or development of interventions.
Ability to facilitate parent/teacher meetings for evaluation feedback.
Ability to complete reports in a timely manner.
Skill in written and oral communication.
Ability to display sensitivity to at risk students.
Knowledge of social services delivery programs.
Knowledge of and ability to implement accepted methods of counseling and interviewing.
Knowledge of community resources.
Skill in creative problem solving.
Skill in dealing with frustrated and/or difficult people.
Effective time management skills.
Knowledge of child development.
Skill in crisis intervention.
Ability to assess students for special education.
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, teachers, specialists and outside agencies.
Ability to maintain and submit accurate records according to established time lines.
Knowledge of child protective laws and procedures.
Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor.
Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan.

Responsibilities

Initiates planning and provides feedback to parents following referral or reevaluation of students according to mandates of state WACs.
Provides a variety of consultation and advice on issues such as behavior management, social skills and a wide variety of other matters to assist students in improving behavior to benefit the child’s education.
Acts as a liaison between parents and school; provides for and/or conducts team meetings and special events; promotes communication between parents, students, school and agencies.
Serves as team leader at multi-disciplinary team meetings, staff meetings, pre-meetings for individual education plans (IEPs), and in agency contacts.
Assists with/coordinates efforts for consistent behavior and environment for the child.
Administers tests and evaluations to determine appropriate student service needs.
Maintains a variety of program records, files and documents according to program standards and established guidelines.
Compiles and distributes a wide variety of information in issues of concern to parents.
Attends and/or schedules a variety of meetings with other staff; discusses family progress and further needs.
Assists in a variety of activities to transition students from building to building; provides a variety of coordination and scheduling of transportation.
Consults with social service providers in schools to ensure continuation of needed services.
Performs a variety of public relations activities in support of the program.
May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams.
Models appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with district ethical guidelines.
Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.