School Psychology Intern

About the Role

This role involves providing psychological services to students, parents, and school staff under the supervision of a qualified licensed professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students referred for or receiving special education services.
• Provide consultation and counseling for students with disabilities.
• Serve as a member of the multi-disciplinary team for assigned campus(es).
• Ensure district compliance with all legal issues.
• Select and administer assessments and observations to evaluate intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of referred students.
• Determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and state regulations.
• Score and interpret test data.
• Write and submit Full and Individual Evaluation reports.
• Participate in the Admissions, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with appropriate placement and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Provide individual or group counseling to students eligible for counseling as a related service.
• Create progress reports related to students’ counseling goals each grading period.
• Consult with teachers and relevant staff concerning students' educational needs and interpretation of assessment data.
• Develop behavior intervention plans and consult with school staff regarding implementation.
• Serve as consultant on mental health topics for instructors in the school health program.
• Provide staff development training to assist school personnel with identification and understanding of students with emotional, social, and behavioral disturbances.
• Meet with parents to discuss pertinent background information and test results.
• Consult with psychologists, psychiatrists, medical doctors, and community agencies concerning student functioning as needed.
• Participate in individual and group supervision.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and required documents.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the areas of psychological services, assessment, placement, and planning for special education services.
• Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
• Participate in professional development activities to improve skills.
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Present in a manner that elicits confidence from other professionals.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Working knowledge and coursework in the assessment of emotional/behavioral conditions for educational purposes.
• Working knowledge and coursework in intervention, behavior management, and consultation strategies.
• Working knowledge of federal law and State guidelines for special education.
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and near completion of a master’s or specialist degree in school psychology from an accredited university.
• Current enrollment in a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Formal course of supervised study that allows for participation in a year-long, 1200+ hour internship experience.
• Completion of coursework and practicum experience that allows for the provision of psychological services in the school setting under the supervision of a licensed professional.
• Practicum experience in the completion of Full and Individual Evaluations in the areas of Autism, Emotional Disturbance, and Other Health Impairment for ADHD.
• Practicum experience in behavioral intervention and consultation.
• Practicum experience in the provision of counseling services.
• Practicum experience with the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) process.

Note: Responsibilities and duties will be performed under the supervision of a School Psychologist.

Note: Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust responsibilities and assignments as needed.

Note: Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity.

Note: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors include: maintaining organization and emotional control under stress; regular districtwide travel; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds; transferring students to and from wheelchairs and assisting with positioning students with physical disabilities; use of CPI techniques; exposure to biological hazards.

Note: Special Education General Employee Expectation includes assuming shared responsibility for the health, safety, and confidentiality of all students and adults; implementing, supporting, and documenting behavioral intervention strategies; and/or providing school health, related, and personal care services.