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About the Role
The School Psychologist Intern is a key member of the Special Programs team, partnering with instructional and campus leaders to maximize student outcomes. This role involves demonstrating expertise in assessment, determining Special Education eligibility, providing interventions, adhering to legal frameworks, and ensuring compliance. You will support students and parents through problem-solving interventions for academic and behavioral challenges, provide direct behavioral support, and track progress towards IEP goals. This role reports to the regional Lead School Psychologist and works under the supervision of a designated mentor to complete certification requirements. Minor travel between campuses is expected.
Responsibilities
- Supports special education teachers in developing appropriate IEP academic, behavioral, and social goals.
- Ensures IEP services are provided as indicated in the ARD.
- Achieves 100% compliance in Annual ARDs and ensures timely submission of all paperwork.
- Works with related service providers to ensure timely completion of all ARD paperwork.
- Follows correct procedures for maintaining records and services.
- Ensures all counseling services are tracked.
- Completes counseling service notes per session.
- Receives training in Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI).
- Conducts crisis counseling when necessary.
- Guides campuses in interventions for students in emotional and behavioral crisis.
- Establishes and executes Critical Student Instruction groups with fidelity at campuses.
- Provides support to 504 campus coordinators with 504 meeting requirements, eligibility determination, Homebound services, and Manifestation Determination.
- Conducts dyslexia evaluations for 504 students.
- Guides campuses in tracking and documenting academic and behavioral interventions in TIER I, TIER II, and TIER III.
- Conducts multidisciplinary evaluations for students referred for Special Education eligibility categories.
- Ensures psychological evaluations for Autism and Emotional Disturbance are conducted in accordance with best practice recommendations.
- Adheres to up-to-date evaluation tools and standards as stipulated in the American Psychological Association Testing Standards.
- Conducts evaluations as needed for student College Board accommodations.
- Assists campuses in conducting a Functional Behavioral Assessment.
- Ensures campuses employ a problem-solving model for students in TIERS II and TIERS III.
- Guides campuses on tracking and documenting academic and behavioral interventions.
- Aids campuses in completing Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans in Response to Intervention.
- Provides guidance on academic and behavioral interventions in TIERS II and TIER III.
- Ensures students referred to Special Education have participated in TIER II and TIER III interventions prior to referral for evaluations when necessary.
Requirements
- Enrollment in a valid university internship program for Licensed Specialist in School Psychology with a letter from the university stating approval for internship.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
- Must be able to climb ladders or scaffolding, or climb and work in overhead areas.
- Must be able to work in a confined space or to crawl or move about on hands and knees.
- Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 20 pounds (regularly/occasionally).
- Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, running and climbing stairs.
- Must be able to lift and carry small children up to 40 pounds in case of emergency.
- Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including in times of excessive heat or cold.
Skills
- Knowledge of procedures for assessing achievement and intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functions for education purposes, including cross-battery evaluation practices.
- Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions.
- Knowledge of psycho-social development.
- Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple requests, deadlines, and priorities.
Location
- Austin
Work Type
- Full-time
- On-site
Experience Level
- Intern
Education Level
- University internship program for Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
Salary/Compensations
- $77,000
- Eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Parenting benefits
- Flexible spending account options
- Generous vacation time
- Referral bonuses
- Professional development
- 403(b) plan
- Relocation stipend may be offered
About the Company
- At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.