Intern - School Psychologist - 20267301

Internship for the 2025-2026 school year. 

A complete application will consist of the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume
• Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts are accepted for the application process.

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Class Title:                                  Reports to: 
   School Psychologist Intern            Special Education Supervisor

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT
Under the supervision of the Special Education Supervisor and direction of a certificated school psychologist, assists students, parents and school personnel through application of professional studies in the following areas: student assessment, learning consultant, counseling, program development, consultant in child growth and personality development and research.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – Under the direction of a certificated school psychologist, the school psychologist intern will:

• Provide counseling and consultation services for students individually, and in both large and small groups.
• Measure the intellectual, social and emotional development of students, and interprets the results of psychological studies.
• Identifies educational, behavioral disabilities, and collaborates in the planning of re-education and therapeutic programs.
• Identifies exceptional students and collaborates in the planning of appropriate educational placement and programs.
• Develops ways to facilitate the learning and adjustment of students.
• Administers intellectual assessments, behavioral or adaptive assessments, gathers medical information and coordinates all necessary reports.
• Assists teachers and administrators in understanding child behavior and intellectual, and personality differences as they apply to the individual student and the class.
• Serves in a consultative capacity in curriculum planning.
• Consults with individual students and/or families, thereby positive academic: behavioral change.
• Encourages and initiates research, and helps utilize research findings for the solution of school problems and the student achievement.
• Participates in meetings of multidisciplinary teams, and coordinates multidisciplinary team paperwork.
• Attends Individual Educational Program (IEP) meetings, as necessary.
• Participates in informal student staffing teams at schools.
• Provides counseling as a related service as indicated in IEPs.
• Ensures complete documentation of the psychologist report and the summary assessments for students.
• Establishes beneficial relationships with students and staff based upon respect and rapport. Interacts positively with students, parents, co-workers, staff, volunteers and teacher interns.
• Communicates current special education rules, regulations, and Clover Park School District policy and procedures.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Enrolled in a Master’s program for School Psychology.
• Completion of necessary coursework in preparation for internship and current enrollment.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Preliminary knowledge of and ability to use psychological and behavioral assessment tools to evaluate students.
• Preliminary knowledge of and ability to use instructional skills and principles of learning.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and volunteers in a diverse environment.
• Ability to provide support for building activities and to adjust to new situations and guidance concepts.
• Ability to facilitate the educational development of students.

Certification and Licenses

• Current enrollment in an accredited graduate degree program in School Psychology.
• Fingerprinting and background clearance through OSPI.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a practicum in school psychology or equivalent experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed a regular elementary or secondary school building. Work requires time spent beyond the school day, to meet with students and parents at the convenience of the family. Exposure to normal amounts of dust and fumes from office machines and occasional loud noises. Ability to use arms, hands and fingers; lift 20 pounds and push/pull 40 pounds; and to sit for prolonged periods of time are all required.

FLSA: Honorarium 
JOB CLASS: Non Barg 

RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement System Plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' website.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pretax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Click on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address correspondence to one of the following individuals who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr., SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-1341: Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154