School Psychologist Intern: Evaluations & Collaboration

Sunnyside USD 12; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 28,800 - 35,200; Full time

Job summary

Sunnyside USD 12 seeks a licensed school psychologist to coordinate referral, evaluation, and placement for qualified students. Under supervision, you will administer psycho-educational assessments and prepare MET reports, guiding placement decisions for students with special education needs.

You will collaborate with teachers, parents, and outside agencies, explain findings, and help access community services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in School Psychology or closely related field completed within one year.
• Experience with evaluation of school age children required.
• Knowledge of IDEA, ADA, and district policies.

Responsibilities

• Participates in pre-referral meetings to generate accommodation plans for students who are experiencing difficulties; conducts child study meetings to determine evaluation need; administers psychological, emotional, and intellectual portions of the comprehensive psycho-educational evaluation; writes summative psycho-educational evaluation report/Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) in district on-line special education management system; provides input into diagnostic decisions and placement decisions for students who qualify for special education services.
• Collaborates with other professionals and makes recommendations relating to a student's goals and objectives as derived from the comprehensive evaluation; assists with preparation and maintenance of special education; conveys information from the school to the parent regarding education and health concerns/needs; assists parents with accessing appropriate services in the community (medical, mental health, etc.); can assist Teacher Assistance Teams (TAT) with strategies and plans for students behavior and academic issues (observation, FBAs' BIPs) for students who have been receiving support through tiered intervention and TAT; participates in and conducts child study meetings to determine evaluation needs; supervises interns/practicum students studying to be school psychologists; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Special education law

Assessment administration

Collaboration with stakeholders

Communication with parents

Education

Master's degree in School Psychology or closely related field

Job description

Sunnyside USD 12 seeks a licensed school psychologist to coordinate referral, evaluation, and placement for qualified students. Under supervision, you will administer psycho-educational assessments and prepare MET reports, guiding placement decisions for students with special education needs.

You will collaborate with teachers, parents, and outside agencies, explain findings, and help access community services.