INTERN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST - SY 26/27

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Evaluate students referred for psychological services in a manner consistent with district, state and federal laws, policies, and procedures.
• Provide consultative services to school personnel regarding interventions, programs, educational, and psychological needs of students.
• Interpret psychological diagnoses to parents, school personnel, and to other professionals.
• Prepare written reports of findings and recommendations.
• Congduct and participate in Inservice Training Programs under the direction of the Director, Psychological Services/504 and the Area Coordinator, Psychological Services.
• Participate in Eligibility/Individual Educational Program and Placement Committee meetings in consultation with a certified school psychologist.
• Participate in periodic reviews and reevaluations of students in Exceptional Student Programs.
• Assume responsibility for following procedures established for the Psychological Services Department.
• Advise the Director of any complaints or problems regarding Psychological Services.
• In accordance with the State-adopted Student Services Act, conduct, when appropriate, individual and group counseling activities with students for the purpose of facilitating personal, social, emotional, and academic growth.
• At the principal's request be involved in other activities within the school where his/her expertise as a psychologist would be of value - e.g., parent education groups, staff development meetings, speeches to P.T.A. and service groups, etc., for the purpose of interpreting services or programs available within the school, etc.
• Become familiar with programs, facilities, and service available to students within the Broward County Schools and the community.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida. Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Enrolled in a master's or specialist degree training program in School Psychology.
• Successful completion of all post bachelor's degree coursework including practicum experiences.

Terms of Employment

• Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan.
• Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.