Albemarle County Public Schools · 3 months ago
School Psychologist Interns - Special Services - 2026-27 School Year Only
Charlottesville, VA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 FallAlbemarle County Public Schools is offering a specialist internship for eligible candidates in school psychology for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves providing professional educational and psychological services to students, including classroom interventions, assessments, and individual and group counseling.
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Responsibilities
Provides academic and behavioral intervention services for students in collaboration with classroom teachers
Develops and refines skills in understanding and applying research data and research studies, as it relates to interventions and support at the school level
Consults and assists teachers to determine and implement appropriate academic and behavioral interventions in classrooms
Consults with other psychologists to enhance and broaden the internship experience
Performs psycho-educational assessments of students, observations, data collection, interpretation and analyses
Participates in the School Based Intervention Team and eligibility meetings to prescribe student interventions and assist the team to identify students for special education services
Collect data regarding student behaviors and recommend appropriate instructional modifications to develop responsible thinking and decision-making skills in students. Identify and implement appropriate interventions for students in need of additional assistance
Consults and collaborates with parents, teachers, students, and administrators
Works with critical incident team in the schools, including reaction to illness, deaths, and abuse
Work in a collaborative manner with peers and school personnel to ensure successful and efficient transitioning for students to return to his/her home school to include the creation of Transition Plans
Provides individual and group counseling / psychological services
Develops and coordinates various psychological services available to students and staff
Present professional development for administrators and teachers on behavior intervention, substance abuse, anger management, as well as other topics and support the staff in the implementation of their new learning
Assist families and school staff in accessing community resources
Keep teachers and other staff informed of progress, incidents and concerns
Serves as a liaison between home, school, and community. Coordinates community resources to address child and family needs
Provides written evaluations that are reviewed and co-signed by supervisor, as required by state, federal and local guidelines
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Completed on-line application
Cover letter expressing why the applicant is interested in the internship program
A resume or vita (preferred)
Three professional recommendations
A psychological evaluation report redacted to protect confidential information
Interns must be working toward an educational specialist degree from an approved program in school psychology
Interns are required to seek provisional certification as a School Psychologist in Virginia
Interns must hold a valid driver's license
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and methodologies of school psychology
Knowledge of psychological evaluations using intelligence, personality, psychomotor function; behavioral and personality instruments
Knowledge of child growth and development, learning, measurement, research, statistics, and intervention and prevention strategies
Knowledge of federal and state regulations as well as guidelines related to special education and pupil personnel service programs
Demonstrated ability in individual and group decision-making, problem analysis and conflict resolution, and collaboration with other therapeutic and instructional personnel
Intern psychologist must be knowledgeable and proficient with technology tools
Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classroom, gym, cafeteria, auditorium and recreational areas
Frequent walking, standing, light lifting, up to 40 pounds, and other physical activities are required
Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary
Occasional lifting of equipment such as audio-visuals weighing up to 50 pounds may be required
Occasional attendance to parent conferences, building-level meetings and division wide meetings and training activities beyond normal assigned hours is necessary
Daily personal close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required
Regular contact with other staff members, parents and medical professionals may be required
Contacts with community and division-level staff may require considerable tact and diplomacy
Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality
Interruptions of work are routine
Job responsibilities include both inside and outside duties
Flexibility and patience are required
Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments
After hour work may be required
Must be able to work under stressful conditions
Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions
May be subject to physical and emotional outbursts by students, including such behaviors as hitting, kicking, spitting, scratching and biting
Dexterity of hands and fingers are required to assist/restrain students and to operate specialized equipment or office equipment
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students
Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities
Hearing and speaking to exchange information
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally
Lifting or moving children from wheelchair to tables or desks
Preferred
A resume or vita
Company
Albemarle County Public Schools
Albemarle County Public Schools (ACPS) serves 13,677 students in preschool through grade 12 in Albemarle County, Virginia.
1001-5000 employees
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