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 $14,000

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