School Psychologist Intern 2026-2027 SY
Description
School Psychologist Intern
Position Purpose
To provide the culminating year-long internship experience to individuals finishing their graduate degree in School Psychology. We follow NASP best practice guidelines for internships and provide a professional training experience geared toward building a future School Psychologist’s capacity in meeting a wide range of student needs in the school setting. The internship experience is a valuable opportunity to integrate and apply learned skills with strong support from experienced mentor school psychologists.
Essential Job Functions
Participate in prevention, intervention, consultation, and assessment activities as appropriate within schools.
Work with a variety of student populations and perform a wide range of school psychologist duties.
Conduct comprehensive educational evaluations, write reports and participate in case conferences for students ages 3-21 under supervision as assigned and according to federal/state laws and local procedures and deadlines.
Expand knowledge of theory, best practices, procedures, and new developments as related to the practice of school psychology.
Complete a minimum of 2 hours of supervision per week.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with school professionals, students, and families.
Equipment
Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Pay Rates
$32.00 per hour
Work Schedule
7.25 hours a day
183 days a year
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of foundational school psychology principals and ethical standards
Ability to administer, score, and interpret psychoeducational assessments under supervision
Ability to work effectively with staff, students, and parents.
Proficient writing skills.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Time management and organizational skills necessary to meet deadlines
Openness to feedback, supervision, and professional growth
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%
Physical Requirement |
Percentage of Time |
|---|---|
Ability to stand for extended periods of time. |
Occasional |
Ability to lift 25 pounds. |
Occasional |
Ability to carry 25 pounds. |
Occasional |
Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. |
Very Frequent |
Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. |
Very Frequent |
Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. |
Very Frequent |
Ability to operate job-related equipment. |
Often |
Ability to reach in all directions. |
Often |
License/Registration/ Certification
Education
Currently enrolled in a School Psychology Graduate Degree program
Completed all necessary prerequisite coursework
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/perryschools/onlineapp/