School Psychologist Intern (LSSP Intern)

Fort Worth ISD; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Worth ISD is seeking an intern in School Psychology to provide assessment, counseling, and behavior management services to students with emotional, learning, and behavioral challenges. Work occurs under supervision with a 210-day calendar and a daily rate of $203.34.

The role includes ARD/IEP participation, collaboration with parents and staff, crisis intervention, risk assessments, and staff training opportunities as part of district services.

Qualifications

• Experience working with special populations preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.
• Currently enrolled in a MS/Ed.S or Ph.D./Psy.D internship in School Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct psychological services including evaluations and intervention under supervision.
• Assists in eligibility determinations for special education under regulations.
• Develops evaluation reports and behavior management plans under supervision.
• Participates in ARD to develop IEPs for students under supervision.
• Meets with parents to discuss test results under supervision.
• Conducts group and individual counseling sessions for students under supervision.
• Consults with teachers on assessment data and behavior plans under supervision.
• Consults with psychologists/medical staff and community agencies as needed.
• Participates in campus multidisciplinary teams to support struggling students.
• Provides crisis intervention services to general and special education students.
• Conducts suicide and violence risk assessments under supervision.
• Presents staff development training under supervision.
• May assist with practicum observations and internship interviews.

Skills

Federal/state guidelines

Behavior management

Psycho-social development

Data analysis

Communication

Data systems

Judgment under pressure

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

Minimum Required Qualifications

Reports to: Director II Psychological Services

PC: Multiple PCs

210 Days

Salary: $203.34 per day

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Purpose

Performs professional psychological work in assessment, behavior management, and counseling for students with emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, and behavioral problems under appropriate supervision. Provides an array of psychological services to parents, teachers, administrators, and other school personnel under appropriate supervision. Assesses the psychological and psycho-educational needs of students referred to special education services under appropriate supervision.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides direct services to students including intellectual, academic, emotional/behavioral evaluations, behavior management planning, and intervention services under appropriate supervision.
• Assists in the determination of student eligibility for special education services according to federal and state regulations under appropriate supervision.
• Develops psychological evaluation reports and behavior management plans under appropriate supervision.
• Participates in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with appropriate placement and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to District procedures under appropriate supervision.
• Meets with parents to discuss pertinent background information and test results under appropriate supervision.
• Conducts group and individual counseling sessions and facilitative therapy for students with diagnosed problems under appropriate supervision.
• Consults with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students, interpretation of assessment data, and implementation of behavior intervention plans in managing disruptive students under appropriate supervision.
• Consults with psychologists, psychiatrists, medical doctors, and community agencies concerning intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of students as needed under appropriate supervision.
• Participates in campus multidisciplinary team to develop solutions for struggling students under appropriate supervision.
• Provides crisis intervention services to general education and special education students under appropriate supervision.
• Conducts suicide and violence risk assessments under appropriate supervision.
• Presents staff development training in assigned schools to enable school personnel to identify and work more effectively with students with emotional, social, and behavioral disturbances under appropriate supervision.
• Participates in the selection of assessment materials and equipment under appropriate supervision.
• Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records, and other documents required, including case records, test results, statistical data, and test inventories under appropriate supervision.
• May assist in the observation/documentation of practicum students; assists as needed with the internship interview committee.

Personal Work Relationships

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the Districts mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties As Assigned

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and District policies and procedures regarding education and students.
• Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management.
• Knowledge of psycho-social development.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
• Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Ability to work with students with physical, emotional, educational, and/or intellectual disabilities.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and District staff.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
• Ability to exercise discretion regarding matters of a sensitive or confidential nature.
• Ability to use software to access databases, email, create spreadsheets, and do word processing.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching.
• Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting non-ambulatory students.
• Environment: Works in an office setting; exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Masters/Specialist Level Intern

• Education:
  • Bachelors degree from accredited college or university required;
  • Masters degree from accredited college or university preferred;
• Certification/License: None.
• Experience: Experience working with special populations preferred.
• Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.
• Additional Requirements: Currently enrolled in a M.S./Ed.S. or equivalent internship or other site-based training in a School Psychology graduate program at an accredited college or university.

Doctoral Level Intern

• Education:
  • Bachelors degree from accredited college or university required;
  • Masters degree from accredited college or university preferred;
• Certification/License: None.
• Experience: Experience working with special populations preferred.
• Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.
• Additional Requirements: Currently enrolled in a Ph.D./Psy.D. or equivalent internship or other site-based training in a School Psychology graduate program at an accredited college or university.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.