What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist Intern - Various Sites - School Year position at Mesa Public Schools?
JOB TITLE : School Psychologist Intern
REPORTS TO : Coordinator of School Psychological Services
Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.
Base Salary : 62,922.00
Performance Pay : Available annually
New hire experience :
500 for each full-time year of certified psychologist experience
Class / Calendar :
Certified Exempt, 193 workdays
Benefits :
Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement,
health and life insurance
Candidates must complete an on-line application which requires appropriate Arizona certification, valid IVP Arizona fingerprint clearance card, evidence of highly qualified status, three letters of recommendation, and transcript of credits.
The School Psychologist Intern will develop skills in providing comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations, behavioral supports and consultation services to students in elementary, junior high, and high schools, while working in-tandem with their supervisor. The supervision model will allow for overlap between school sites, as well as provide a minimum of 2 hours / week of supervision. Most intern candidates will have their own campus, with a reduced caseload. Meaning, what is typically a partial FTE school, will be the intern's main campus, where they spend 80% of their time or more. Intern candidates will have consistent access to thier supervisor, above the mandatory 2 hours of supervision per week.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Currently enrolled in an accredited graduate program for School Psychology
- Must have completed one year of practicum
- Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
POSSIBLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Evaluator of Individual Students
Consultant Regarding Educational and Mental Health Needs of Students
Member of School / District Staff Contribute to the objectives of the school
Counselor
Liaison between the School and Community
Member of the Profession
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION : The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.
Salary : $62,922
