IDEA Public Schools · 5 months ago
School Psychologist Intern General Applicant Pool - Austin
Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$77K/yr - $77K/yrIDEA Public Schools is a network of public charter schools dedicated to ensuring students have access to quality education. The School Psychologist Intern will support the Special Programs team by assessing student needs, developing interventions, and ensuring compliance with Special Education requirements across multiple campuses.
CommunitiesEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Supports the special education teachers in developing appropriate IEP academic, behavioral, and social goals
Ensure IEP services are being provided as indicated in the ARD
Meet 100% compliance in Annual ARDs and ensure all paperwork is submitted in a timely manner
Works in conjunction with Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and other related and Instructional Service Personnel (VI, AI, APE, PT) to ensure completion of all ARD paperwork in a timely manner
Follows correct procedures for maintaining records and services
Ensure all counseling services are tracked
Complete counseling service notes per session
Be trained in Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI)
Conduct crisis counseling when necessary
Guide the campus in interventions for students who are in emotional and behavioral crisis
Critical Student Instruction groups are established and instruction is executed with fidelity at campuses
Provide support to 504 campus coordinator with 504 meeting requirements, 504 eligibility determination, Homebound services, and Manifestation Determination
Conduct dyslexia evaluations for 504 students
Guide campuses in tracking and documenting academic and behavioral interventions in TIER I, TIER II, and TIER III
Conducts multidisciplinary evaluations Full and Individual Evaluations for all Non-Speech only students who are referred for 1 or more eligibility categories (out of 11 eligibility categories)
Ensures psychological evaluations for Autism and Emotional Disturbance are conducted in accordance with National Association of School Psychologists best practice recommendations
Adhere to most up to date evaluation tools and standards as stipulated in the American Psychological Association Testing Standards
Conducts evaluations as needed for student College Board accommodations
Helps the campus conduct a Functional Behavioral Assessment
Ensure that campuses are employing a problem solving model for students in TIERS II and TIERS III
Guides the campus in how to track and document academic and behavioral interventions
Aids the campus in completing Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans in Response to Intervention
Provides guidance on academic and behavioral interventions in TIERS II and TIER III
When necessary ensures that students referred to Special Education have participated in TIER II and TIER III interventions for an appropriate amount of time prior to referral for Special Education evaluations
Qualification
Required
Enrollment in a valid university internship program for Licensed Specialist in School Psychology with a letter from the university stating they have been approved for internship
Knowledge of procedures for assessing achievement and intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functions for education purposes, including cross-battery evaluation practices
Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions
Knowledge of psycho-social development
Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple requests, deadlines, and priorities
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area
Must be able to climb ladders or scaffolding, or climb and work in overhead areas
Must be able to work in a confined space or to crawl or move about on hands and knees
Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 20 pounds (regularly/occasionally)
Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, running and climbing stairs
Must be able to lift and carry small children up to 40 pounds in case of emergency
Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including in times of excessive heat or cold
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Disability
Life insurance
Parenting benefits
Flexible spending account options
Generous vacation time
Referral bonuses
Professional development
403(b) plan
Relocation stipend
Company
IDEA Public Schools
IDEA Public Schools believes that each child can go to college.
Founded in 2000
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.9MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Education
2017-11-01Grant· $3.9M
Leadership Team
Alejandra Loya
Chief of Staff to CEO & Superintendent
Tarah Burris
Sr. Vice President Partnerships, Persistence, and Completion at IDEA Public Schools
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