Job Abstract

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the immediate supervision of the school psychologist, the psychologist intern will:

*Conduct psycho-educational evaluations for special education, including writing reports and attending IEP meetings.
*Participate in and chair IEP meetings
*Participate in SST process
*Provide support with the Student Study Team (SST) process for administration, teachers and support staff
*Conduct systematic behavioral observations of student in a variety of settings
*Consult with teacher, administrators, parents and community resources regarding students in special education as well as regular education
*Observe and conduct a functional behavior assessment or other behavior intervention
*Participate in a school program, such as the crisis intervention team, develop 504 accommodations, and refer to outside agencies
*Provide individual and group counseling and early intervention for students showing signs of having learning difficulties or other difficulties hindering the their academic progress including but not limited to social skills training, anger management, conflict resolution, and peer mediation
*Other duties as assigned

ABILITY TO:

*Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
*Make independent decisions
*Utilize various testing techniques, materials, equipment and instruments
*Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

*BA/BS
*Current enrollment in a Master's program in School Psychology
*University verification regarding Intern eligibility