What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist Intern position at USD #116?
Urbana School District #116
JOB TITLE: School Psychologist Intern
LOCATION: UECS, UMS, UHS, Gerber
SUPERVISOR: Executive Director of Student Services
SUPERVISES: This is not a supervisory position.
JOB SUMMARY: The School Psychologist Intern has a foundation in both psychology and education and assists in the development of a school environment that assesses and supports students academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
- Implement a problem-solving framework as a basis for all professional activities.
- Participate in and facilitate, as needed, RTI/Problem Solving meetings and special education collaboration meetings.
- Collect data from multiple sources as a foundation for decision-making.
- Use valid and reliable assessment techniques.
- Observe academics and behaviors of students in classrooms for evaluation and problem-solving purposes.
- Assist teachers, as time allows, in assessment administration.
- Assist teachers in data collection, management, and analysis.
- Make recommendations based on full individual evaluation data for special education or 504 eligibility, services and/or program placement, academic or behavioral accommodations, and community services.
- Comply with district eligibility criteria when determining eligibility for special education services.
- Meet all district, State, and federal timelines and requirements for special education evaluation and service delivery procedures.
- Prepare clearly-written reports that address referral questions and provide guidance for intervention strategies in a timely manner.
- Work within the school and community to facilitate implementation of recommendations.
- Consult with teachers and other personnel regarding services and needs.
- Contribute to the planning of district-wide programs and services.
- Attend building, district, and other required meetings.
- Attend professional meetings, trainings, and other activities for professional improvement.
- Provide individual counseling, direct instruction, check in/check out, and other activities to enhance student supports in the school as time allows.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
Master’s degree in school psychology, Illinois licensure as School Psychologist Intern
EXPERIENCE
2 years school-based experience preferred
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Highly organized
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Excellent problem-solver
- Should be able to work with students with a history of behavior or learning problems
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary is $25,000
EVALUATION: To be completed by the Lead School Psychologist, if appropriately licensed. Otherwise, the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services evaluates with input from Lead Psychologist.
START DATE: As soon as possible
NOTE: This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit and is an administrative position.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
REVISED: March 2017
Salary : $25,000
