Association of Psychology Postdoctoral Internship (2 Positions), Special Education (2026-2027 School

About the role

The Association of Psychology Postdoctoral Internship (2026-2027 School Year) offers two positions in Special Education. This internship provides a comprehensive experience including targeted and comprehensive assessment, consultation with teachers, crisis intervention, individual and group work, progress monitoring, behavioral and academic interventions, and aiding in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Responsibilities

• Participates in a variety of activities related to behavior, academic, and psychological intervention and consultation to gain experience with and support school-side prevention and intervention programs.
• Observes and evaluates children with learning or behavioral difficulties through a systematic referral procedure based upon state and federal laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Participates as a member of IEP teams, and support teams as necessary, whose purpose it is to develop a total service plan (IEP or Educational Plan), recommending appropriate intervention strategies and programming for children to achieve optimal educational progress.
• Suggests medical, psychiatric, psychological, counseling, or other sources of treatment or assistance beyond those provided by the resources of the school system, in accordance with the needs of the student and request of the parent.
• Aids in conducting individual and group counseling activities with students, when appropriate and as requested by the LEA and/or IEP team, for the purpose of facilitating personal, social, emotional, and academic growth.
• Consults with personnel of community health, social welfare agencies and juvenile court, as needed, to comprehensively address the needs of students.
• Provides in-service training of school personnel in the appropriate areas.
• Attends weekly individual supervision with assigned mentor psychologist(s).
• Serves as a member of district-wide committees/teams as appropriate.
• Complies with all School District policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Must have, or have the ability to obtain a current School Psychologist Intern Authorization from the Colorado Department of Education.
• Four-year college degree in behavioral/social sciences.
• Completed graduate coursework in educational/psychological assessment.
• Any other combination of related education, experience, and training.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and desire to learn.
• Professional demeanor.
• Exceptional skills in Diagnostics, Consultation, Counseling.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge and basic understanding of IDEA 2004, Exceptional Children's Education Act, and other relevant pieces of legislation.
• Knowledge of current psychological techniques including the administration and interpretation of various assessment tools.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic psychological and educational foundations including social and cognitive development, theories of learning and motivation, and awareness of instructional practices.
• Knowledge of current best practices in school-based prevention and early intervention strategies for students with learning disabilities, or mental health and/or social needs.
• Demonstrated skills in facilitation, conflict resolution and student and adult learning.
• Demonstrated skills in data gathering and analysis.
• Evidence of organization, planning and time management skills.

Skills

None specified in the job posting.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees.
• The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date).

Pay

$16.83 per hour, maximum of $35,000 per year.

Schedule

260 days, 2,000 hours.

Additional Qualifications

Positive attitude and desire to learn. Professional demeanor. Exceptional skills in Diagnostics, Consultation, Counseling. Ability to work independently. Knowledge and basic understanding of IDEA 2004, Exceptional Children's Education Act, and other relevant pieces of legislation. Knowledge of current psychological techniques including the administration and interpretation of various assessment tools. Knowledge and understanding of basic psychological and educational foundations including social and cognitive development, theories of learning and motivation, and awareness of instructional practices. Knowledge of current best practices in school-based prevention and early intervention strategies for students with learning disabilities, or mental health and/or social needs. Demonstrated skills in facilitation, conflict resolution and student and adult learning. Demonstrated skills in data gathering and analysis. Evidence of organization, planning and time management skills.