School Psychology Intern, Grades N-12

Greenwich Country Day School is an independent, co-educational day school with a current enrollment of over 1400 students in grades N-12, and a faculty and staff of over 350. The original Old Church Road campus is home to grades N-8. The High School, established in 2019, is located less than two miles away on Stanwich Road. Founded in 1926, Greenwich Country Day School is a family school where innovative teaching is encouraged as teachers model and foster a love of learning, challenge and inspire children toward academic excellence, and cultivate students’ interests and talents outside of the classroom. We value purposeful and personal learning in a joyful environment, with emphasis on the development of character, creativity, and a sense of personal value along with strong academic skills. GCDS is committed to graduating ethical, confident leaders who possess a strong sense of purpose.GCDS is fortunate to have built a large endowment which helps to fund competitive salaries and benefits, a robust professional development program, and reimbursement for graduate school tuition. GCDS offers a substantial need-based financial aid program to support students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds. Greenwich Country Day School seeks a School Psychology Intern, Grades N-12, to start in August 2026. This opportunity is ideally suited for graduate students seeking internship or externship experience. Preference will be given to those with a concentration in School Psychology. There will be a stipend of $10,000.This position will report to the Director of Wellness and Student Support, a Doctoral level, licensed psychologist, who will supervise the internship program. The master's or doctoral-level intern will provide support to the division’s counselor/psychologist to engage in many different responsibilities. Some of these will include conducting observations, developing behavioral plans, consulting with teachers, providing counseling, supporting students with academic plans/needs, and completing screenings. This is a full-time, 10-month/year position.Responsibilities Include:Provide counseling services to students; working one-on-one or in small groupsUnderstand and support the mission of the schoolProvide academic Support for studentsReview Psychological Evaluations, summarize the results, and share with staffProvide executive functioning support for students in Production LabParticipate in grade-level meetings and student support meetingsComplete classroom observations Assist in the development of school-based interventions for the studentsProvide academic support for teachersSurvey staff for academic needsDevelop professional development trainings for staffDevelop and implement FBA/BIP (BSP)Meet with teachers and provide them with in-school interventions aimed at supporting studentsSeminar Class/Advisory Attend seminar planning meetings and help develop curriculumDevelop content for seminar class and help teachSupport Advisory at the high school and middle school levelsExamine our protocol for screening students in order to better assess our students in the following areas:Academic - reading, writing, mathAttention/Executive FunctionEmotionalLanguage-basedNonverbal Interpersonal Help with the screening process for admissionsProfessional DevelopmentAttend weekly supervision meetingsAttend weekly mental health team meetingsProvide support for parentsDevelop content for presentations and trainings for parentsMeet with parentsLearn protocols including suicide /safety protocol and classroom safety protocolsLearn how to examine/review Bark and determine safety  Support referralsDevelop a list of all local support agencies (Links, Greenwich Ed, Waverly, Sasco, Anxiety Institute, etc.)Required Qualifications:Must be working towards a graduate-level degree in School PsychologyCommitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school communityAbility to develop proficiency with student information systems and databasesWillingness to learn about the school, its curriculum, and admissions programsStrong work ethic combined with a high degree of professionalism, and the ability to maintain absolute confidentiality and the integrity of the student support processAbility to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, service-oriented officeDemonstrated cultural competency skills to effectively communicate and collaborate across differenceExcellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills and the ability to  comfortably, warmly, and effectively engage with large and small groups of adults and/or students in professional or social settingsPersonal traits appropriate for nurturing the growth of children - must be energetic, creative, flexible, patient, and have an inexhaustible sense of humorSuperlative organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to work both as part of a team and independently to accomplish departmental and individual goalsPositive energy, flexibility, and a desire to participate in the life of the school Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree; Masters or doctoral degree in School Psychology in progressConcentration in School PsychologySpanish language proficiencyInterested candidates are invited to use the link provided to submit a cover letter and resume to:Raquel Salcedo, Director of Recruiting & Talent Powered by JazzHRuBduYdcTE8