School Psychology Intern Pool (2026-2027 SY)

Metro Nashville Public Schools•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Interns are to be exposed to and, to the extent possible, actively participate in a variety of critical and typical experiences of a school psychologist. The purpose is to gain independence in the areas of assessment, evaluation, consultation, intervention, decision making, and supports available to students in both general and special education in accordance of NASP's Professional standards and MNPS SOP for school psychologists.

Requirements

Completion of school psychology graduate-level course requirements before beginning internship
Passing a background check
Successful completion of practica and recommendation from the university, indicating the intern's readiness for a school-based internship
Graduate level preparation in the areas of current assessment, evaluation, consultation, MTSS, and report writing based on NASP's standard for the preparation of school psychologists.
Punctuality and consistent presence are essential to maintaining a productive and collaborative work environment. Regular in-person attendance is a fundamental expectation of this position.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Complies with all laws, regulations, policies and standards.

Responsibilities

Adhering to NASP's professional standards and ethics at all times during the internship
Maintaining a daily log documenting dates/times worked and activities identified. These are shared with the intern supervisor weekly and other appropriate stakeholders.
Participation in supervisory sessions and college-based internship meetings
Participation/facilitation of IEP team meetings supporting team members that result in meeting the needs of students while also following state/federal and local guidelines.
Student Support Team and data meeting participation.
Demonstration of data-based decision making and using the data to support stakeholder's decision-making.
Consultation with parents, school staff, and colleagues to meet the needs of students and the school.
Provision of school-based interventions such as group and individual counseling
Attend school psychology division in-services, training and staff meetings
Understanding and participation across all MTSS tiers to support both academic and behavior.
Competency with a variety of assessment tools that span domains of cognition, achievement, observation, social, emotional, and behavior regarding TN DOE standards for Educational Disabilities.
The verbal and written expression of academic, psychological, social, behavioral, and psychometric data in a manner that a variety of persons (e.g., parents, administrators, teachers, school psychologists, and other stakeholders) can understand to make decisions in the best interest of students.