School Psychologist Intern

General Qualifications

Eligibility to apply for school psychology intern approval through ISBE.

Specific Duties

• Develop and maintain rapport and interpersonal relations with students, teachers, parents, administrators, and other school personnel.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrate ability to respect differing opinions, accept constructive criticism, and handle conflict.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
• Utilize technology as required.
• Demonstrate organizational skills.
• Maintain regular attendance and arrive promptly according to schedule.
• Comply with timelines for evaluations, reports, and other assigned tasks.
• Identify needs for professional growth and engage in professional growth activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Report questions/concerns to immediate supervisor.
• Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal health, safety, education, and related rules and regulations.

Mental Demands

• Ability to communicate (verbal and written).
• Ability to instruct students, and effectively communicate with parents and colleagues.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to use web-based programs, e-mail, and technology (laptop, Smartboard, etc.).

Working Conditions

• Indoor classrooms/School
• Exposure to: student noise, lawn mowing, music, odors of food, mowed grass and possible communicable diseases.
• Outdoor schoolyard and grounds
• Exposure to: temperatures (hot warm, cool, cold), and exposure to mowed grass.

Physical Job Requirements

• Stand - X
• Walk - X
• Sit - X
• Use hands dexterously (use fingers to handle, feel) - X
• Reach with hands and arms - X
• Climb or balance - X
• Stoop/kneel/crouch or crawl - X
• Talk or Hear - X
• Smell - X
• Physical (Lift & Carry) up to 10 pounds - X
• up to 25 pounds - X
• up to 50 pounds - X
• up to 75 pounds - X
• up to 100 pounds - X
• more than 100 pounds - X

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation is $25.00 per hour and 35 hours per week.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• This position is eligible for benefits.