Job Description

School Psychologist Internship

Full Time Internship for the 27-28 School Year with Stipend

Overview:

The Red Clay Consolidated School District follows the NASP Practice Model as our school psychologists have a variety of roles and responsibilities including: support of the school's Multi-tiered System of Supports, conducting psychoeducational evaluations and functional behavioral assessments, coordinating behavioral supports, providing counseling supports and consulting with staff and families. The school psychologist intern will perform duties of the school psychologist as listed below under the direction of school psychologist supervisors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts psychoeducational evaluations to determine eligibility for special education
• Develops psychoeducational reports and Evaluation Summary Reports
• Provides individual and small group counseling supports using research-based techniques
• Completes Functional Behavioral Assessments and develops Behavioral Support Plans
• Consults with school staff regarding academic and behavioral interventions and supports
• Advises teachers and other school personnel on methods to enhance school and classroom atmosphere to provide a motivating educational environment
• Actively participates in eligibility and IEP meetings and delivers reports in a family-friendly manner
• Develops and services IEP goals related to social, emotional and behavioral support needs
• Refers individuals to community agencies for student and/or family support
• Supports the school's Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) including consultation with the Problem-Solving team members in reviewing student response to interventions
• Attends monthly School Psychologist meetings
• Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications:

Applicant must be enrolled in a NASP accredited School Psychology graduate program and meet the requirements to begin a full year internship

Coursework and practicum experiences in school psychology

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of roles and functions of a School Psychologist in an educational setting
• Knowledge of IEPs and the assessment process
• Skill in using and interpreting a broad range of assessments and sharing outcomes with teachers and parents.
• Knowledge of Functional Behavior Analysis, Behavior Support Plan development, Manifestation Review Determinations and Collaborative Problem solving
• Knowledge of Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations

Required Certificate(s):(One or more are required to qualify for this position.)

Required Endorsement(s):(One or more are required to qualify for this position.)

REQUIREMENTS:

External Applicants:

Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools

https://www.joindelawareschools.org/

Letter of Interest

Resume'

Three letters of reference

Internal Candidates:

Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools

https://www.joindelawareschools.org/

Letter of Interest

Resume'

Contact InformationName:Sarah CelestinTitle:Senior Director of Student Services & Special EducationE-mail:sarah.celestin@redclay.k12.de.usPhone:302-552-3773

Closing: Until Filled