School Psychologist Intern - San Marcos, United States - California Department of Education

Description

JOB TITLE - School Psychologist Intern


GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The School psychologist intern works with a supervising psychologist and is responsible for the identification, placement and follow-up of students referred for special education assessment at a specific school site.

The school psychologist intern will also provide consultation to teachers and counseling of special education students under the supervision of supervising psychologist.

EDUCATION:
Must meet the requirements for candidacy for Pupil Personnel Service Credential in School Psychology from an accredited institution.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Meet requirements for a psychologist internship through an accredited institution.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer cognitive, adaptive, social-emotional, visual motor, auditory and academic tests.
• Observe and conduct alternative assessments, complete and interpret the results in writing.
• Participate and chair IEP meetings.
• Participate in SST meetings.
• Conduct three-year evaluations, write reports, and conduct the IEP meetings.
• Observe students in a variety of settings.
• Consult with teachers, administrators, parents and community resources regarding student in special education as well as student in regular education.
• Observe and conduct a functional behavior assessment or other behavior intervention.
• Participate in a school program, such as crisis intervention team, develop 504 accommodations, and refer to outside agencies.

WORK YEAR:
Not to exceed 184 days.


PERSON RESPONSIBLE TO:
Supervising Psychologist

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications