What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychology Intern, Salem Public Schools, Salem MA [SY 2026-2027] position at Salem Public Schools?
School Psychology Intern, Salem Public Schools, Salem MA [SY 2026-2027]
Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district in Salem, Massachusetts. It is about a 45-minute to an hour drive from Boston or a thirty-minute train ride from North Station. “Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Our leaders and teachers are passionate about education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement, using equity and social-emotional needs as the lens through which we view our work. Salem Public Schools enrolls approximately 4,000 students across its ten schools.”
Stipend: $10,000
Internship Role: This role will help you gain a better understanding of psychological practice and its application in the school environment. Depending on interest and availability, school psychologists and school adjustment counselors can support your learning across grade levels (Pre-K through 12th Grade). Depending on your career goals, supervision for clinical licensure can also be provided by a doctoral-level licensed clinical psychologist. The following are some opportunities available within our district:
Evaluation: A crucial aspect of learning is the development of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) within the special education framework. You will thoroughly understand the IDEA classification criteria and the collaborative approach required to assess children's eligibility for special education services. This knowledge will be gained through conducting psychoeducational evaluations and enhancing your grasp of integrating psychological practices into school, including:
- Record Reviews
- Parent, Teacher, & Student Interviews
- Observations
- Assessment
- Attending the IEP meeting to review results
Consultation: Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop a student intervention or support plan. This includes attending Student Support Team meetings and regularly consulting with School Adjustment Counselors, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and General and Special Education Teachers.
Counseling/Intervention: There are multiple opportunities, depending on interests and availability. These opportunities could include facilitating groups and individual cases with a focus on:
- Academics: Reading, Writing, and Mathematics
- Executive Functioning support
- Social Skills support
- Mood and Anxiety support
Supervision/Teaching/Research (Optional): Available to supervise or support teachers' knowledge of mental health and academic content.
- Present topics of interest during Professional Development
- Train Special Educators on achievement assessments and interpretation
- Research opportunities are also available
Contact Information:
- Contact: Adam Blefari, Psy.D., ABPP, HSP, NCSP, A/OGA
- Phone: (978) 740-1250 x61556
- Email: ablefari@salemk12.org
Application Materials:
- Please email the following information to Dr. Blefari:
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Cover Letter with a focus on your goals for your internship experience
- Redacted Report
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, housing status, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.