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Newport News Public Schools · 2 months ago

School Psychologist Intern

Newport News, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Newport News Public Schools is seeking a School Psychologist Intern who will work under the supervision of a School Psychologist. The role involves assessing students for special and general education, providing counseling services, and consulting with teachers and parents.

EducationHigher EducationTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Provides whole class mental health/social-emotional lessons

Plan for and provides direct counseling services to special education and general education under the supervision of school psychologist

Administer cognitive, adaptive, social-emotional, visual, motor, auditory and academic testing

Observe and conduct alternative assessments. Completes and interprets assessment results in writing

Participates in IEP and SST meetings, as needed

Conducts initial and triennial evaluations, writes reports, and presents assessment results at IEP meetings

Observe students in a variety of settings

Consults with teachers, administrators, parents and community resources regarding students in special and general education

Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities

Qualification

Pupil Personnel Service CredentialCBEST passing scoreCounseling skillsAssessment administrationCommunication skillsTime managementTeam collaboration

Required

Must meet the requirements for candidacy for Pupil Personnel Service Credential in School Psychology from an accredited institution

Must receive a passing score on the CBEST and TB clearance

Must possess the ability to work cooperatively as an interdisciplinary team member

Must possess excellent communication and time management skills

Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community agencies, students, families, team members, and others