Interns will experience a vast array of educational settings, including school-age, early intervention, public, non-public, and alternate education settings. Our supervising school psychologists have doctorates and are NCSP. Interning in this unique setting will set you apart in experience and professional skills acquired.

Internship paid with PA HELPS eligibility.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Be a current resident of Pennsylvania
• Be enrolled in an Educational Specialist Preparation Program approved by the PA Department of Education that leads to educator certification as a:
• School nurse
• School psychologist
• School counselor
• School social worker

JOB SUMMARY: A school psychologist evaluates pupils referred as potential candidates for Special Education programs and services. They serve as a member of the Individual Educational Plan team. The school psychologist is responsible for the educational evaluation and diagnosis of students thought to be exceptional. Evaluation may include: intelligence, achievement, curriculum based assessment, personality, adaptive functioning and neurological screening. Consults with the child’s caregivers, school personnel and outside agencies when appropriate. The psychologist also recommends appropriate educational interventions and aides in the implementation of those programs. They shall present a comprehensive evaluation report to the local education authority on pupils he/she has evaluated. Additionally the school psychologist will conduct mandated reevaluations, classroom observations, participate in team meetings and make referrals to outside agencies, when appropriate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (others may be assigned):

• Conducts extensive comprehensive assessments of referred students and provides written evaluation reports within state mandated timelines.
• Participates in Individual Educational Program (IEP) conferences for referred students, or as requested.
• Assists in the development of IEP goals and objectives. Participates in the development of behavior management plans.
• Serves as an educational consultant concerning exceptional or thought to be exceptional students for intermediate unit or school personnel.
• Provide professional training to district or intermediate unit personnel on an as-needed basis.
• Interpret assessment results to school personnel, other concerned professionals, parents and students. Make recommendations based on the assessment data.
• Serve as a referral source for students requiring services outside of school and collaborate with outside agencies, when appropriate.