Chester County Intermediate Unit - Downingtown, PA
posted 2 days ago
About the position
Vacancies exist for School Psychology Interns (4) within the Student Services Division of the Chester County Intermediate Unit. The School Psychology Intern is responsible for psycho-educational evaluations of children referred for eligibility for special education programs and for the re-evaluation of students in special education programs. The School Psychology Intern shall serve as a consultant to the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) and/or district personnel in the development and implementation of individual education programs while under the supervision of a CCIU and/or District Certified School Psychologist. Doctoral candidates will be under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist. The School Psychology Intern position will provide a comprehensive experience within both the Chester County Intermediate Unit and partner school district setting.
Responsibilities
- Completing comprehensive psycho-educational assessments for students ranging in age from 3 to 21 years old
- Meet with educational teams and parents to communicate the results of the psychoeducational assessment
- Consultation with teachers, parents, and IEP team members related to academic and behavioral interventions and educational programming
- Participate in collaborative meetings with practicing school psychologists working in a variety of settings
- Support students and families as they transition from early intervention to school-aged services and from school-aged services to adult life
- Maintains accurate records on job functions including information related to the referral and evaluation process
- Other duties and functions as assigned by the supervising School Psychologist and/or CCIU and district administration
- Opportunities for self-directed projects or activities deemed mutually beneficial to the intern's program of study and the school team
Requirements
- Enrollment in accredited School Psychology program (Master's or Doctorate) required
- Progress toward Pennsylvania Department of Education School Psychologist Certification required
- Current State Police, Child Abuse, NSOR, and FBI Fingerprints, clearances within 1 year required
Benefits
- Hourly Rate: $25.00 per hour
- 10-month role occurring in the 2025-26 school-year; 190 days per year, 5 days/week, up to 7.5 hrs/day
