What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist Intern (2026/2027 School Year) position at San Marcos Unified School District?
JOB TITLE – School Psychologist Intern
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The School psychologist intern works with a supervising psychologist and is responsible for the identification, placement and follow-up of students referred for special education assessment at a specific school site. The school psychologist intern will also provide consultation to teachers and counseling of special education students under the supervision of supervising psychologist.
EDUCATION:
Must meet the requirements for candidacy for Pupil Personnel Service Credential in School Psychology from an accredited institution.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Meet requirements for a psychologist internship through an accredited institution.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Administer cognitive, adaptive, social-emotional, visual motor, auditory and academic tests.
• Observe and conduct alternative assessments, complete and interpret the results in writing.
• Participate and chair IEP meetings.
• Participate in SST meetings.
• Conduct three-year evaluations, write reports, and conduct the IEP meetings.
• Observe students in a variety of settings.
• Consult with teachers, administrators, parents and community resources regarding student in special education as well as student in regular education.
• Observe and conduct a functional behavior assessment or other behavior intervention.
• Participate in a school program, such as crisis intervention team, develop 504 accommodations, and refer to outside agencies.
WORK YEAR:
Not to exceed 184 days.
PERSON RESPONSIBLE TO:
Supervising Psychologist