School Psychologist Intern

Newport News Public Schools • Newport News, VA

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About The Position

Position works with a supervising School Psychologist and is responsible for the identification, place and follow-up of students referred for special and general education assessment at a specific school site. The School Psychologist Intern will also provide consultation to teachers; will provide counseling of special education and general education students under the supervision of the supervising School Psychologist. The position will provide written reports documenting assessment results and observations.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Provides whole class mental health/social-emotional lessons.
• Plan for and provides direct counseling services to special education and general education under the supervision of school psychologist.
• Administer cognitive, adaptive, social-emotional, visual, motor, auditory and academic testing.
• Observe and conduct 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.
• Observe 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

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed