School Psychologist Intern - ELC - 2025-2026

Qualifications

About the role

A minimum of a terminal degree in school psychology is required. A Missouri temporary authorization or provisional certificate for K-12 School Psychologist is also required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct multidisciplinary evaluations for special education eligibility
• Offer consultation to teachers and staff
• Conduct functional behavior assessments
• Assist with creating behavior improvement plans
• Lead teams in data-based decision making
• Provide guidance to building leaders interested in systemic initiatives

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment

Skills

• Read, analyze, and interpret testing information
• Create documentation related to educational and psychological assessment
• Communicate data and analysis to interdisciplinary teams, teachers, building administrators, parents, and students
• Communicate with and assist students in need of psychological, special education, and/or testing services
• Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
• Analyze data for instruction
• Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Draw reasoned conclusions and make professional recommendations supported by data and research
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use
• Use district software to find student information and generate tests and reports

Benefits

Full-time, 196 days per year. Emergency telework with supervisor approval.

ADA Requirements: Read, analyze, and interpret testing information; create documentation related to educational and psychological assessment; communicate data and analysis to interdisciplinary teams, teachers, building administrators, parents, and students; communicate with and assist students in need of psychological, special education, and/or testing services.

Policies and Regulations: Visit https://www.sjsd.k12.mo.us for information.

Physical Demands: Requires sedentary work involving standing or walking for brief periods, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis, and considerable dexterity in operating office equipment. Travel to and from assigned schools as needed.

Conditions and Environment: Work is performed in a typical school environment, which can at times be noisy and chaotic.

Employee Behavior and Conduct: Professional conduct is expected at all times.