To act under the general direction of the building principal of the assigned school(s). To perform those evaluative/diagnostic duties of students referred for evaluation of suspected educational problems. To assist with the development of educational plans to meet the specific needs of students who would qualify for special education services as prescribed by local rules and regulations, state rules and regulations, and federal rules and regulations governing service to students with disabilities
Specific duties and responsibilitites will reflect the context and needs of each school to which a school psychology intern is assigned. Duties will include, but not be limited to:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Evaluates and diagnoses specified deficits of students within the school district that would
meet criteria set forth by local, state,
and federal regulations for services to students with a disability in any of the listed disability
conditions. Evaluations of students will be completed as set forth in local, state, and federal
rules and regulations.
2. Interprets data collected from evaluations of referred students (standardized test data,
normative test data, aptitude test data) and shares that information in a report format so that
parents, staff, and others are able to understand the functioning level of a specific student. From
this data, must be able to give conclusions and recommendations for development of an
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for the specific student as needed for programming.
3. Collaborates with all teaching staff in development of a variety of strategies to meet the
educational needs of all students within the building they are assigned to.
4. Collaborates with other school personnel in the diagnosis of students suspected as being
Seriously Emotionally Disturbed, Autistic, and/or other health impaired.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
1. Follows all school district policies and procedures.
2. Assists with the pre-intervention activities of students in each building they are assigned to.
3. Assists with and/or develops new programs as necessary to meet the needs of identified and potential students in special
education programs in the buildings they are assigned to.
4. Promotes positive public relations with the community and within the school district by using positive verbal and non-verbal
communication and interaction skills at all times.
5. Provides leadership with all staff members in maintaining the necessary confidentiality of information as it relates to students and staff that they work with on a daily basis.
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND DEVELOPMENT:
1. Apply ethical standards of pforessional practice to the delivery of school psychological services.
2. Observe state laws and policies/procedures to govern practice.
3. Participate in professional growth and development activities to continually improve professional knowledge and skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
l Possess visual acuity and stamina to work at a computer monitor for at least part of each day.
l Possess sufficient strength to lift boxes or equipment that may weigh as much as 25 pounds and
be able to move them as far as 50 feet.
l Possess stamina to remain seated for periods as long as one hour without discomfort.
ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
l Air conditioned buildings.
l Occasional exposure to weather extremes.
l Some employees may be occupationally exposed to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially
infectious materials based on task and procedures required.
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