School Psychologist Intern - ELC - 2025-2026

St. Joseph School District; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A public educational institution is seeking a School Psychologist Intern for the 2025-2026 school year. This full-time role involves assisting in evaluations for special education eligibility and providing support to students with disabilities. Candidates should be pursuing a terminal degree in school psychology and possess a Missouri provisional certificate. The position requires strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Must be working toward a terminal degree in school psychology.
• Missouri temporary authorization or provisional certificate for K-12 School Psychologist required.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with individuals in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervisors with conducting multidisciplinary evaluations.
• Consult with teachers and staff for student support.
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments and create behavior improvement plans.
• Provide individual/group counseling and support for students with disabilities.
• Provide consultation and problem‑solving for all students in assigned schools; collect and analyze data.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Collaboration

Data analysis

Behavioral assessment

Counseling skills

Education

Terminal degree in school psychology

Missouri temporary authorization or provisional certificate

Job description

School Psychologist Intern – ELC – 2025‑2026

Job ID: 1469

Date Posted: 12/9/2025

Location: TBD

Position Type: Special Programs / Psychologist Intern

Qualifications

Minimum: Must be working toward a terminal degree in school psychology; Missouri temporary authorization or provisional certificate for K‑12 School Psychologist required.

Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast‑paced environment.

FLSA

Exempt

Salary Schedule

Per Approved Salary Schedule

Direct Report

School Psychologist & Director of Special Programs

Terms of Employment

Full time, 196 days

Eligible for emergency telework

With Supervisor approval

Purpose

School psychologist interns assist supervisors with all duties under direct training and supervision. These duties include, but are not limited to, conducting multidisciplinary evaluations for special education eligibility, offering consultation to teachers and staff, conducting functional behavioral assessments, assisting with creating behavior improvement plans, leading teams in data‑based decision making, and providing guidance when building leaders express interest in systemic initiatives. Supervision is provided by specialist level school psychologists and is tailored to individual needs and program requirements.

Essential Job Functions

• Attend work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner.
• Telework when requested by the District.
• Follow all policies and procedures of the school district.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to properly identify students with disabilities and monitor compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Provide consultation and problem‑solving on an as‑needed basis for all students in assigned school buildings; collect and analyze data regarding students, classes, and buildings.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments for special education students, assist with the creation of behavior intervention plans, and provide individual/group counseling and social skills as needed for students with disabilities to access the general education curriculum.
• Participate in professional growth activities and demonstrate a sense of professional responsibility.
• Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of the St. Joseph school district.

District Expectations

• All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times.

ADA Requirements

• Language: Read, analyze, and interpret testing information as well as special education and psychological data; 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.
• Computation: Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and analyze data for instruction; apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning: Draw reasoned conclusions and make professional recommendations supported by data and research; demonstrate executive functions such as planning, organizing, remembering, and regulating information and behavior.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents; perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Technology: Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use; use district software to find student information and generate tests and reports.
• 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; school psychologists assigned to staff more than one school building will need to travel to and from their assigned schools as needed.
• Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Sensory Requirements: The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and speaking.
• Conditions and Environment: Work is performed in a typical school environment, which can at times be noisy and chaotic.

Employee Behavior and Conduct

District employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

Pre‑Interview Communication: If selected for an interview you may be contacted via email.

EOE