School Psychology Interns

PSYCHOLOGY INTERN
FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Seeking interns to gain experience in a traditional high school, district alternative high school and adult transition program as well as outside private placement locations.  Learning opportunities will include the use of Q-Interactive test administration, consultation with Neuropsychologists at an on-site clinic, opportunities for supervision by a doctoral level school psychologist are available.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED

• Ability to administer assessments in the areas of cognitive, academic, functional and social-emotional domains.  Interns will be involved in the assessment of students for case studies of special education needs as well as 504 services.
• Practice writing reports, presenting evaluation results and completing IEP and 504 paperwork

Internship will include opportunities to participate in crisis counseling/individual and group counseling.  Exposure to District MTSS program, conducting Functional Behavior Analyses and create behavior intervention plans.

Consult with staff, work with parents and outside agencies under direct supervision of district school psychologists.

Opportunities for supervision by a doctoral level school psychologist are available.

CHSD 218 is located in the south/southwest suburbs of Chicago with schools in Oak Lawn, Palos Heights, Blue Island and Midlothian.

Contact:  Alison VanderLaan
               School Psychologist
               Summit Learning Center
               Alison.vanderlaan@chsd218.org
               Phone: (708)371-1986 Ext. 7780