Job Description

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.

The School Psychologist Intern will support Rocketship’s Integrated Special Education team by providing direct and indirect support to students, families, teachers, and school leaders. This role is designed for a graduate-level school psychology intern who is working toward licensure and seeking hands-on experience in a public elementary school setting.

This position is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and supports Rocketship’s Milwaukee campuses. The School Psychologist Intern will work under supervision and support school teams with psychoeducational evaluations, IEP meetings, pre-referral processes, behavior consultation, social-emotional supports, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.

Rocketship schools use a meaningful inclusion model for special education. A core part of this role is supporting teams in developing plans and interventions that allow students, regardless of disability, to access the general education setting to the greatest extent appropriate.

Location

2431 S. 10th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53215

Essential Functions

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support psychoeducational assessments and formal behavior assessments under appropriate supervision.
• Assist with writing clear, high-quality, and compliant assessment reports.
• Attend IEP meetings and support the presentation of assessment findings to the IEP team.
• Assist with the implementation of assessment recommendations, as appropriate.
• Participate in pre-referral meetings and provide consultation to school teams regarding intervention supports for students.
• Partner with teachers, school leaders, student services team members, and related service providers to support MTSS systems and student intervention planning.
• Provide direct and indirect support to students receiving social-emotional or behavioral interventions.
• Work with families to build understanding of disability, student needs, and inclusive supports.
• Assist in providing consultation and guidance to administrators, teachers, and families regarding general education and special education supports.
• Assist with coordination, communication, and consultation with community agencies, as appropriate.
• Maintain compliant documentation, records, and timelines.
• Participate in frequent direct and indirect supervision with Rocketship’s school psychology leadership and school psychology team.
• Support the consultation, collaboration, development, and implementation of 504 plans, as needed.
• Provide additional consultation around social-emotional and behavioral systems and structures, as needed.
• Support counseling and other intervention supports, as appropriate and under supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Enrollment in a graduate-level School Psychology program.
• Enrollment in a credentialing or licensure pathway for School Psychology.
• Ability to complete internship requirements in alignment with university, state, and Rocketship expectations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with students, families, teachers, school leaders, and other staff members.
• Commitment to Rocketship’s special education inclusion model and mission to close the achievement gap within our lifetime.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic school environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a school environment that continues to grow and evolve.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between school sites, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrollment in a NASP-approved School Psychology program.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Experience working in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.
• Experience working with elementary-age students.
• Experience supporting students with a range of disabilities, including learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disabilities, autism, and other related needs.
• Experience supporting behavior consultation, social-emotional intervention, or counseling services.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

Compensation:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.

Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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