School Psychologist Intern General Applicant Pool - Austin

About the role

The School Psychologist Intern is a key member of the Special Programs team and partners with regional instructional leaders, campus leaders, and teachers to maximize student outcomes. This role involves some minor travel between campuses.

Responsibilities

• Supports the special education teachers in developing appropriate IEP academic, behavioral, and social goals.
• Ensures IEP services are being provided as indicated in the ARD.
• Works in conjunction with Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and other related and Instructional Service Personnel (VI, AI, APE, PT) to ensure completion of all ARD paperwork in a timely manner.
• Fulfills counseling service notes per session.
• Guides the campus in interventions for students who are in emotional and behavioral crisis.
• Supports the 504 campus coordinator with 504 meeting requirements, 504 eligibility determination, Homebound services, and Manifestation Determination.
• Conducts multidisciplinary evaluations Full and Individual Evaluations for all Non-Speech only students who are referred for 1 or more eligibility categories (out of 11 eligibility categories).
• Ensures psychological evaluations for Autism and Emotional Disturbance are conducted in accordance with National Association of School Psychologists best practice recommendations.
• Guides the campus in how to track and document academic and behavioral interventions in TIER I, TIER II, and TIER III.
• Provides guidance on academic and behavioral interventions in TIERS II and TIER III.
• Ensures students referred to Special Education have participated in TIER II and TIER III interventions for an appropriate amount of time prior to referral for Special Education evaluations.

Requirements

Enrollment in a valid university internship program for Licensed Specialist in School Psychology with a letter from the university stating they have been approved for internship.

Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, running and climbing stairs. Must be able to lift and carry small children up to 40 pounds in case of emergency.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of procedures for assessing achievement and intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functions for education purposes, including cross-battery evaluation practices.
• Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions.
• Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Knowledge of psycho-social development.
• Ability to manage multiple requests, deadlines, and priorities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Disability, life insurance, parenting benefits.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Generous vacation time.
• Referral bonuses.
• Professional development.
• A 403(b) plan.

Pay

$77,000

Schedule

Full-time on-site position located in Austin.