School Psychologist Intern at Reading School District in Reading, PA

Job description

Position Title: School Psychologist Intern Classification: N/A Reports To: Director of Special Education POSITION GOAL: Through a paid and benefits eligible internship with Reading School District, the School Psychologist Intern will gain experience in providing psychoeducational services to enable students to derive the fullest possible educational experience from school. Training experiences will meet the minimum 1,200 hour requirements set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and NASP for certification at the state and national levels, along with meeting the intern's training program requirements. Additional hours are possible to meet required training hours for predoctoral interns. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Other duties may be assigned. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following fundamental duties: Actively participate in weekly supervision sessions Conduct comprehensive initial evaluations to aid in the identification and development of educational services for students within a timely manner. Conduct reevaluations of students as per standards and regulations Select and administer a range of psycho-educational assessments, curriculum-based assessments, and functional behavioral assessments for the educational planning and development of appropriate individualized educational programs Present and discuss evaluation findings with parents and team members. Observes classes when necessary as part of an assessment Provide instructional and behavioral consultation services Conduct counseling and behavior management sessions in specific situations on individual and/or group processes. Maintains case records on all referred students Interprets the school psychological services to teachers and parents Cooperates with personnel of community health and social welfare agencies when in possession of proper releases Recommend and utilize community resources in the facilitation of services for students Attends meetings in conjunction with assignments Keeps abreast of new developments in the field Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee. This job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of responsibilities and management may revise it at any time. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: Enrolled in an accredited school psychology graduate program and working towards Pennsylvania state certification and/or Nationally Certified School Psychologist credential. Experience working with students with disabilities and youth considered at-risk. Ability to travel within the workday to a variety of school settings and environments. Strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Ability to organize and prioritize work and to meet deadlines. Ability to multi-task and take initiative. Ability to take direction from supervisors and accept feedback. TERM OF INTERNSHIP: The internship is full-time and will coincide with the applicable District academic calendar. Interns will follow the work schedule of professional employees of the District according to the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Reading Education Association, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the intern and the District. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: The District will pay a stipend of $15,000 for the 1,200 hour minimum internship over one academic year according to the District's School Calendar. Payments will be made bi-weekly during the term of the internship subject to verification of hours by designated personnel and according to the District's regular payroll processes and subject to standard taxes and deductions. Interns will be eligible to receive health and welfare benefits pursuant to the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Reading Education Association through the last day of the last month of an intern's participat