What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychology Internship 2024-2025 position at Calvert County Public Schools?
NOTICE OF VACANCY
January 10, 2024
POSITION: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERNSHIP SCHOOL YEAR 2024-2025
LOCATION: Sites as assigned by Director of Student Services
POSITION SUMMARY: The School Psychologist Intern will be exposed to the day-to-day responsibilities of a school psychologist and will work closely with students and staff in multiple related capacities at assigned schools.
REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Student Services and assigned School Psychologists
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
At the time of application, the candidate:
- Must have completed practicum in schools.
- Must have completed majority of course work.
- Must be enrolled in a 60-credit hour Master’s Program in School Psychology.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: (These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of application, the candidate must have:
- Demonstrates success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participates as a member of the Student Services Team, Behavioral Threat Assessment Team, and the County Crisis Team.
- Provides individual and/or group counseling.
- Serves as a resource person for staff, students and families regarding psychological assessments, Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), statistical reporting and interpretations, mental health disorders and childhood developmental disorders.
- Administers, scores and interprets various tests and rating scales.
- Provides direct intervention to students in crisis.
- Assists with the development of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
- Assists with the development of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives according to the student’s present level of performance in the areas of social, emotional, behavioral, and executive functioning.
- Attends IEP meetings.
- Develops and assists with interventions for both regular and special education students.
- Participates in PBIS meetings.
- Participates in weekly face-to-face supervision meetings.
OTHER DUTIES: Performs additional duties as assigned by supervisors.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires significant periods of standing and walking, and is performed in a typical school environment.
UNUSUAL DEMANDS: May be subject to flexible hours and may require the use of CPI physical restraint.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-month position, paid full-time internship (1200 hours) $25,000.00. All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: 2024-2025 school year
EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with feedback from immediate site-based supervisors and university requirements.
APPLICATION PROCEURE: Position will remain open until filled. Applicants please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website –
www.calvertnet.k12.md.us
References must be directly related to educational experience and must include immediate supervisor.
State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.
House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement
Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentor, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
- Director of Student Services
- Director of Human Resources
443-550-8000
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.
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Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement
Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.
Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment.
Students, parents, and community members may report allegations of harassment to:
Ms. Cecelia Lewis
Director of Student Services
Calvert County Public Schools
1305 Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Employees may report allegations of harassment to:
Mr. Zachary Seawell
Director of Human Resources
Calvert County Public Schools
1305 Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.
Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.
