School Psychologist Intern 2026-2027
About The Position
School Psychology Interns at Special School District (SSD) work alongside certified school psychologists to provide services that support the academic and social-emotional development of students across St. Louis County. In this role, you will participate in all stages of the special education evaluation process, from consultation and data collection to eligibility determination, while aligning your work to Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) compliance standards. You’ll gain hands-on experience conducting observations, facilitating team meetings, and using data to inform instructional and behavioral supports for students. This internship offers a strong foundation in equitable and inclusive school psychology practice, with opportunities to serve diverse learners and support meaningful collaboration between schools and families. Interns receive competitive compensation and benefits, including insurance, paid holidays and time off, access to staff wellness clinics, and more. Participation in SSD’s Induction Academy ensures structured onboarding, and successful interns may be eligible for future employment opportunities within the district. Special School District serves nearly 25,000 students and employs over 5,700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration, the District's mission is to support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. SSD staff thrive in a culture deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in a School Psychologist graduate degree program required
- Graduate program approval to pursue an internship position required
- A Temporary Authorization Certificate (TAC) in the area of School Psychology, issued by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) required
Responsibilities
- Participate in all stages of the special education evaluation process, from consultation and data collection to eligibility determination
- Align work to Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) compliance standards
- Conduct observations
- Facilitate team meetings
- Use data to inform instructional and behavioral supports for students
- Serve diverse learners
- Support meaningful collaboration between schools and families
Benefits
- Group benefits plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
- Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems
- Staff Health Clinics
- Paid holidays
- 13 PTO days per year
- Employee assistance program
- Healthcare spending account
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Career Level
Intern
