What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist Interns, Special Education 9-25-26 position at Tustin Unified School District?
About the Employer
The mission of the Tustin Unified School District, a learning community rich in heritage and committed to a tradition of excellence, is to ensure that each student optimizes individual achievement through an educational system characterized by challenging and exciting curricula and inspiring personalized instruction, in partnership with our dynamic and involved communities.
Requirements / Qualifications
To apply for this position, you must complete an Edjoin online application which includes the following :
- Letter of introduction, attention to Kate Christmas, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Special Education
- Resume
- Three current letters of recommendation
- Enrollment in a School Psychology Program from an accredited college or university
- Completion of coursework in psychoeducational testing, counseling, classroom / Behavioral management
- Completion or anticipated completion of Master's Degree
- Transcripts
- Fingerprint clearance from FBI & DOJ
- Proof of negative tuberculosis (TB) test taken within 60 days of beginning internship
- Must have intern agreement on file between the college or university and TUSD prior to intern placement.
- All attachments must be submitted onto your Edjoin online application. Do not send paper documents or emailed documents. if you are in need of assistance, please call the EdJoin Help Desk at 888-900-8945
Comments and Other Information
General Responsibilities :
Under the immediate supervision of a school psychologist, the school psychologist intern will perform the following : attend Student Study Team (SST) meetings, attend IEP meetings, conduct and write psycho-educational evaluations, conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), develop appropriate Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), present reports at IEP meetings, make recommendations for and attend 504 meetings, perform individual and group counseling, conduct crisis intervention and consultation / outreach, and consult and collaborate with teachers, IEP team members, and staff regarding academic, social / emotional, and / or behavior interventions and / or accommodations for students.
Training and Support :
Supervision will be provided by a district school psychologist who has a minimum of three years of full-time experience as a practicing school psychologist. Throughout the school year, the intern will attend monthly school psychologist team meetings and available trainings. Additionally, the intern will attend monthly trainings for inters and practicum students with a school psychologist specialist. Intern will be able to have experience at preschool, elementary, middle school, and / or high school levels.
