School Psychology Intern Pool (2027-2028 SY)
About The Position
The School Psychology Intern is exposed to and, to the extent possible, actively participates in the critical and typical experiences of a school psychologist. The internship is intended to develop independence in assessment, evaluation, consultation, intervention, decision-making, and supports for students in general and special education, in accordance with NASP professional standards and MNPS standard operating procedures for school psychologists. The role is school-based and requires regular in-person attendance. Interns maintain a daily log of work dates, times, and activities and share it weekly with their supervisor and other appropriate stakeholders. They participate in supervisory sessions, college-based internship meetings, division in-services, training, and staff meetings. They adhere to NASP professional standards and ethics, applicable laws and regulations, and district policies and standards. Other related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Complete school psychology graduate-level course requirements before beginning the internship.
- Pass a background check.
- Successfully complete practica and obtain a university recommendation indicating readiness for a school-based internship.
- Have graduate-level preparation in current assessment, evaluation, consultation, MTSS, and report writing based on NASP standards for preparing school psychologists.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance; regular in-person attendance is expected.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to NASP professional standards and ethics throughout the internship.
- Maintain a daily log of work dates, times, and activities, and share it weekly with the intern supervisor and other appropriate stakeholders.
- Participate in supervisory sessions and college-based internship meetings.
- Participate in and facilitate IEP team meetings, supporting team members in meeting student needs while following state, federal, and local guidelines.
- Participate in Student Support Team and data meetings; demonstrate data-based decision-making and use data to support stakeholder decisions.
- Consult with parents, school staff, and colleagues to meet the needs of students and the school.
- Provide school-based interventions, including group and individual counseling.
- Attend school psychology division in-services, training, and staff meetings.
- Understand and participate across all MTSS tiers to support academic and behavioral needs.
- Use assessment tools spanning cognition, achievement, observation, social, emotional, and behavioral domains in relation to Tennessee Department of Education standards for educational disabilities.
- Communicate academic, psychological, social, behavioral, and psychometric data verbally and in writing so varied stakeholders can understand it and make decisions in students’ best interests.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and standards.
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Career Level
Intern
