Intern School Psychologist for Special Education Programs

This is a one-year, 187-day internship position for an out-of-state student, defined as:

• A student with primary residency in a state other than Pennsylvania
• A student with primary residency in Pennsylvania attending an out-of-state school psychology graduate program
• A student with primary residency in a country other than the United States (may be enrolled in a Pennsylvania college or university)

Salary is $30,000 plus travel stipend. The position is grant-funded and does not require enrollment in a Pennsylvania program for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological and academic assessments
• Assist the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Leadership and Advanced Tiers Teams to analyze data and engage in instructional and intervention matching at the building, classroom, and student levels to ensure all students, including students with disabilities, have their academic and behavioral needs met
• Support the Advanced Tiers team to problem-solve around individual student data and evaluate student responsiveness to intervention, while adhering to Child Find obligations
• Implement an effective program for psychological and follow-up services:
  • Administer tests to individual students
  • Participate as a member of MDT and prepare CER reports as required
• Engage in collaboration with school personnel, families, and community agencies to effectively support students
• Provide specific recommendations to teacher and administrative staff that will assist them in implementing intervention programs based on assessment results
• Interpret test results to appropriate staff members and parents
• Provide consultation supports to help teachers implement evidence-based academic, social, emotional, and behavioral practices and interventions to improve outcomes for students
• Conduct staff development programs for administrative and teaching staff to increase their understanding of students' educational and psychological needs
• Make classroom or home visits to observe referrals as deemed necessary
• Work with teachers to improve their skills in delivering evidence-based interventions with fidelity, remedial work, re-education, rehabilitation, etc., for students with disabilities
• Provide short-term individual and group counseling to students to address barriers to school functioning, adhering to psychological counseling as a related service guidelines, and collaborating with community mental health professionals and families
• Consult with school personnel and families in the development of special programs, delivery of evidence-based interventions, and skills for supporting students based upon specific needs
• Develop a program for the systematic re-evaluation of students with disabilities
• Assist other staff members in developing ways to facilitate the learning and adjustment of students
• Develop and maintain records (including filing of information) concerning psychological testing, Comprehensive Evaluation Reports (CER), student follow-up, and monthly reports on services provided to member districts
• Fulfill School-Based Access Program (SBAP) functions upon completion of certification and/or licensure requirements
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director for Special Education

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited school psychology graduate program and working toward Pennsylvania state certification and/or Nationally Certified School Psychologist credential
• Possess or be eligible for a Pennsylvania Certificate for Educational Specialist I or II, School Psychologist
• Prior experience as a school psychologist preferred
• Knowledge of the Pennsylvania Special Education Regulations and Standards
• Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
• Knowledge of the National Association of School Psychologists Practice model
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, or otherwise move equipment/supplies including students
• Ability to provide a personal, reliable vehicle for travel requirements and to travel within the workday to a variety of school settings and environments
• Ability to orally communicate effectively in English with others in all levels of group and individual contacts
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing using the English language
• Ability to employ interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with school administrators, staff, parents, and agency personnel
• Required clearances:
  • Act 24 Arrest and Conviction Report
  • Act 34 Pennsylvania Criminal History Clearance
  • Act 151 Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
  • Act 114 Federal Criminal History Clearance

Pay

$30,000 plus travel stipend

Schedule

187 days (one-year internship)