School Psychologist Intern - Plano
3 days ago
Job description
Position Type:Special Education - Campus Teacher/Support/School Psychologist Intern
Date Posted:
10/31/2025
Location:
Campus To Be Determined
Date Available:
26-27 School Year Pay Grade: 820 (Min $340.54 per day)
Work Days: 185
Primary Purpose:
The internship provides training in a range of assessment and intervention activities with a variety of students. Responsible for the evaluation of students with emotional, social, and/or behavioral concerns, including assisting in the evaluations for suspected Autism for the special education department. Trainees have the title of "LSSP Intern" and must be supervised by a licensed staff school psychologist (LSSP) licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) through the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (TBHEC).
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor's degree and near completion of a masters or specialist degree in school psychology (or equal field)
- Enrollment in a NASP-accredited school psychologist training program and a 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 with the supervision of a licensed professional
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of best practices for evaluation and consultation and research-based intervention strategies/models
- Working knowledge and coursework in the areas of emotional/behavioral disorders and interventions associated with, but not limited to, Emotional Disturbance, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Working knowledge and coursework in the areas of behavioral consultation, intervention, behavior management, and RTI/MTSS
- Working knowledge of federal law, state guidelines and local district policies
- Practicum experience in the school setting (preferred) including assessment/evaluation, intervention, and consultation
- Practicum experience with the Special Education process (Admission, Review, Dismissal) preferred
- Practicum experience in behavioral intervention and consultation (including FBAs) preferred
- Practicum experience in the completion of psychoeducational evaluations in the areas of Emotional Disturbance, ADHD for OHI, and/or Autism (required)
- Under the supervision of a licensed professional, the intern will assume responsibility for the organization and operation of work within the area of supporting students and staff working with special education students following federal program guidelines as directed by the district and as specified in 34 Code of Federal Regulations § a)(1)
- Facilitate case management of evaluations through involvement with campus intervention and/or evaluation team meetings, consultation with parents and teachers, observations, and behavior management plans
- Evaluate the intellectual, emotional, behavioral, and/or adaptive behavior functioning of referred students
- Determine and utilize appropriate tests for evaluations, score and interpret test data, write psychological evaluation reports, and behavior management plans
- Participate as member of local Admission, Review, and Dismissal committee as needed and when appropriate
- Be available for consultations regarding program/service effectiveness
- Make recommendations for Special Education eligibility of students for special education programs on the basis of serious emotional disturbance and /or other disabilities
- Take initiative to develop professional skills appropriate to job assignments Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, moral, and responsible
- Consult with school staff and parents regarding children with social, emotional, and/or behavioral problems as well as cognitive impairments
- Meet with parents to discuss pertinent background information as well as evaluation results
- Consult with parents, teachers, principals, special education staff, and community agencies concerning intellectual, emotional, social, and behavioral functioning of referred students when necessary
- Attend and participate in all supervisory meetings and follow direction and supervision given by LSSP Intern supervisor
- Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisor(s)
- Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
- Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor
Mental Demands:
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions
- Frequent districtwide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular
Hours; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
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