Hybrid DEC - School Psychologist Intern at Gaston County Schools BU
Gaston County Schools BU · Gastonia, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Office in Gastonia
Definition
The School Psychologist Intern practices under the supervision of a certified School Psychologist, and provides an array of psychological services to schools, including testing, counseling, and consultation to assist in meeting the social, emotional, and educational needs of students.
Duties and Responsibilities
● Conduct a range of psycho-educational assessments of students
● Interpret psycho-educational assessment results
● Participate in Individual Educational Program (IEP) meetings
● Provide written reports analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing test results, observations, and information from school personnel, students, and parents
● Help schools and teams understand universal and progress monitoring data as part of the problem-solving process
● Help with the creation, monitoring, and evaluation of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans
● Serve as a consultant to teachers and other relevant school personnel
● Provide individual and group counseling
● Performs other related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
● Knowledge of federal and state laws governing programs and services for exceptional children.
● Knowledge of technology to operate a computer to generate psychological reports and data.
● Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms.
● Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, teachers, students, and administrators.
● Ability to organize time efficiently and to be self-motivated in scheduling assigned work.
● Ability to move from school to school to address student needs.
● Ability to use sound judgment in approaching and working with sensitive and difficult situations.
● Ability to work with colleagues and families in a professional manner.
Physical Requirements
● Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
● Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
● Must possess the visual acuity to prepare data, work with records processes, and do extensive reading and research.
● Must be able to physically transport and/or carry psychological materials and laptop computers from one workspace to another, in all types of weather.
Minimum Education and Experience
Meets requirements for a School Psychologist Internship through an accredited institution.
Salary: Stipend - A stipend will be provided to help cover basic costs.
Disclaimer
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees for this
job.
If offered a position, the prospective employee must pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test.
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