School Psychologist Intern
About the role
Kelso School District offers the highest quality of school psychology training for the intern. We provide a culminating and diverse experience which allows individuals the opportunity to practice and integrate numerous skills with support from field-based supervisors.
Responsibilities
- Assist with assessments (intelligence, achievement, functional behavioral, social, emotional and curriculum-based assessment) and interpret results for special education eligibility and individual program needs
- Participate as a team member in special education assessment, eligibility and program design
- Aid in case management and coordination
- Avoid delays in providing required reports in an accurate and timely manner; maintain compliance paperwork
- Provide group and individual counseling and social skills training as indicated on IEP's
- Consult with parents, staff and administration regarding student needs
- Understand and comply with current legislation on children with disabilities
- Understand and follow policies and procedures as adopted by the school district
- Follow Code of Ethics and maintain a high standard of professional behavior
- Provide crisis intervention to students when appropriate
- Participate in interagency teams
- Maintain student confidentiality according to HIPAA and FERPA guidelines
- Absorb and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Requirements
Knowledge of state and federal legislation for disabilities (WAC 392-172A, IDEA '04, Section 504, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing using district-provided hardware and software
Demonstrated ability to administer standardized tests
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams and interagency teams
Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of diversity among individual students and ability to set appropriate expectations for individual students
Demonstrated ability to satisfactorily perform the essential job functions listed below
Willingness to work with youth involved with the juvenile justice system
Demonstrated ability to maintain individual case records according to law
Willingness to participate in professional development activities designed to upgrade professional skills
Must be willing to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures
Qualifications
- Knowledge of state and federal legislation for disabilities (WAC 392-172A, IDEA '04, Section 504, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing using district-provided hardware and software
- Demonstrated ability to administer standardized tests
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams and interagency teams
- Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of diversity among individual students and ability to set appropriate expectations for individual students
- Demonstrated ability to satisfactorily perform the essential job functions listed below
- Willingness to work with youth involved with the juvenile justice system
- Demonstrated ability to maintain individual case records according to law
- Willingness to participate in professional development activities designed to upgrade professional skills
- Must be willing to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures
Skills
Knowledge of state and federal legislation for disabilities (WAC 392-172A, IDEA '04, Section 504, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing using district-provided hardware and software
Demonstrated ability to administer standardized tests
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams and interagency teams
Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of diversity among individual students and ability to set appropriate expectations for individual students
Demonstrated ability to satisfactorily perform the essential job functions listed below
Willingness to work with youth involved with the juvenile justice system
Demonstrated ability to maintain individual case records according to law
Willingness to participate in professional development activities designed to upgrade professional skills
Must be willing to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures
Benefits
This position is not eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations.
Pay
School Psychology Internship: $6,500.00
Schedule
Flexible schedule and travel between buildings as required.