School Psychologist Intern

Reading School District; Reading; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Reading School District is seeking a School Psychologist Intern to gain hands-on psychoeducational experience within a Pennsylvania district.

You will participate in supervision, conduct initial evaluations, and assist with IEP planning across multiple school sites, while meeting PDE 1,200 hour requirements. The internship is full-time and offers health benefits under the district agreement.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited school psychology program pursuing Pennsylvania certification and/or NCSP.
• Experience with students with disabilities and at-risk youth is preferred.
• Ability to travel between school settings within the workday.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and take direction from supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in weekly supervision sessions.
• Conduct comprehensive initial evaluations to aid in educational planning for students.
• Conduct reevaluations of students per standards and regulations.
• Administer psycho-educational assessments and interviews for IEP development.
• Present evaluation findings to parents and team members.
• Observe classrooms as part of assessments and provide behavioral consultation.
• Conduct counseling and behavior management sessions when appropriate.
• Maintain case records and ensure confidentiality and compliance.
• Collaborate with community agencies and resources.

Skills

Strong verbal and written skills

Education

Enrolled in accredited school psychology graduate program

Pre-internship coursework completed

P.A. certification or NCSP pursuit

Job description

Position Title: School Psychologist Intern

Classification: N/A

Reports To: Director of Special Education

POSITION GOAL

Through a paid and benefits eligible internship with Reading School District, the School Psychologist Intern will gain experience in providing psychoeducational services to enable students to derive the fullest possible educational experience from school. Training experiences will meet the minimum 1,200 hour requirements set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and NASP for certification at the state and national levels, along with meeting the intern's training program requirements. Additional hours are possible to meet required training hours for predoctoral interns.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Other duties may be assigned.

• Actively participate in weekly supervision sessions
• Conduct comprehensive initial evaluations to aid in the identification and development of educational services for students within a timely manner.
• Conduct reevaluations of students as per standards and regulations
• Select and administer a range of psycho-educational assessments, curriculum-based assessments, and functional behavioral assessments for the educational planning and development of appropriate individualized educational programs
• Present and discuss evaluation findings with parents and team members.
• Observes classes when necessary as part of an assessment
• Provide instructional and behavioral consultation services
• Conduct counseling and behavior management sessions in specific situations on individual and/or group processes.
• Maintains case records on all referred students
• Interprets the school psychological services to teachers and parents
• Cooperates with personnel of community health and social welfare agencies when in possession of proper releases
• Recommend and utilize community resources in the facilitation of services for students
• Attends meetings in conjunction with assignments
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the field
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee. This job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of responsibilities and management may revise it at any time.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

• Enrolled in an accredited school psychology graduate program and working towards Pennsylvania state certification and/or Nationally Certified School Psychologist credential.
• Experience working with students with disabilities and youth considered at-risk.
• Ability to travel within the workday to a variety of school settings and environments.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task and take initiative.
• Ability to take direction from supervisors and accept feedback.

TERM OF INTERNSHIP

The internship is full-time and will coincide with the applicable District academic calendar. Interns will follow the work schedule of professional employees of the District according to the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Reading Education Association, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the intern and the District.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The District will pay a stipend of $15,000 for the 1,200 hour minimum internship over one academic year according to the District's School Calendar. Payments will be made bi-weekly during the term of the internship subject to verification of hours by designated personnel and according to the District's regular payroll processes and subject to standard taxes and deductions. Interns will be eligible to receive health and welfare benefits pursuant to the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Reading Education Association through the last day of the last month of an intern's participation in the internship subject to their payment of the applicable premium share towards the cost of healthcare coverage.

The District will pay a stipend of $65,000 for the 1,200 hour minimum internship over one academic year according to the District's School Calendar. Payments will be made bi-weekly during the term of the internship subject to verification of hours by designated personnel and according to the District's regular payroll processes and subject to standard taxes and deductions. Interns will be eligible to receive health and welfare benefits pursuant to the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Reading Education Association through the last day of the last month of an intern's participation in the internship subject to their payment of the applicable premium share towards the cost of healthcare coverage.

FUNDING FOR THIS STIPEND

Funding for this stipend is anticipated to be partly derived from the following sources:

• An intern whose primary residence is in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is attending a PDE-approved training program may be eligible to participate in the PA Helps program and may receive an additional $25,000.
  • For more information, please visit: PA Mental Health Education Learning Program in Schools (PA HELPS)
• An intern whose residency is in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, another state, or country may be eligible to participate in the Attract, Prepare, and Retain program and may receive an additional $20,000. An in-state resident must be attending an out-of-state training program to be considered for this grant program.
  • For more information, please visit: Bureau of Special Education - School Psychology Paid Internships for Out-of-State Graduate Students
• Interns serving high needs LEAs may also be eligible to receive up-to an additional $25,000-$30,000 in funding through the Pennsylvania School-Based Mental Health Supplement:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Completion of all pre-internship coursework as per graduate training program requirements

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid PA Driver's License preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional and technical journals, governmental regulations and legal documents
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from staff and regulatory agencies
• Ability to write reports, and correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administration, students, and parents.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to work mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions for practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Ability to develop and maintain required records and reports
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, parents and the community
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to maintain personal self-control in stressful situations
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold applicable standard of care

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Some driving is necessary. May require lifting minimum of 25 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. Occasionally, yet essential to this position, the individual must meet deadlines with severe time constraints. (The position frequently requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may be moderate to loud at times. The employee is frequently required to interact with the parents, public and staff during and after the normal workday. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and exhibit good human relation skills including courtesy, tact and patience. The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the school district administrator designated as immediate supervisor of the position, of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Reading School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.