TITLE: School Psychologist Intern
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Applicants must be in the final stages of completing their school psychology program
- Enrolled in a master’s level school psychology program leading toward a state certification/licensure
JOB GOAL:
- The ability to work collaboratively with others to optimize student achievement.
- A willingness to participate in staff development opportunities.
- A strong commitment to professional excellence.
REPORTS TO: Student Services Coordinator
SUPERVISES: N/A
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Selecting appropriate assessment instruments
Conducting assessments appropriately
Interpreting assessment information accurately
Screening/referral/evaluation process
Reporting Assessment data in a clear and concise manner
Providing classroom observations
TECHNICAL SKILLS: The individual must be proficient in computer usage, word-processing, spreadsheets, presentation and other school-based software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, reach, twist and lift 25 pounds.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: The individual will need to provide own transportation to district and professional meetings as required.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to keep regular schedules and perform special tasks as assigned. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and board policies.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks and/or duties as assigned by the administration.
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS: n/a
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 190 work days per the terms and conditions of individual contract Certified staff employment is based on Illinois State Board of Education rules and regulations and Teacher Retirement System standards.
SALARY: $30,000
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated pursuant to Board policy.
