School Psychologist Intern

Duties And Responsibilities

Crystal Lake School District 47 has an opening for a School Psychologist Internship with multiple vacancies, beginning the  school year. The goal of this position is to provide services within the schools that facilitate the growth and development of all students. Responsibilities include providing services to those students whose educational, social, emotional, and/or psychological development is at-risk or restricted due to ability, academic, behavior, social and/or emotional difficulties.

Under the guidelines and requirements of the sponsoring university/supervisor and in collaboration with the school district/site supervisor.

• Consult and collaborate with staff and parents about program development, prevention measures, early interventions, and assessment of students' difficulties
• Serve as a contributing member on building and district level teams (i.e. crisis team, problem-solving/RtI teams, student services building teams, etc.)
• Conduct valid educational assessments (both formal and informal), interpret student information for a variety of learning concerns, and communicate in written and verbal formats student needs in understandable terms for staff and parents
• Provide individual counseling and/or group experiences with students to help solve problems or develop skills related to learning, development, and adjustment
• Maintain current with research findings and practices relevant to the area of psychology and education
• In cooperation with other building staff, planning and conducting in-service presentations or newsletters for teachers, parents, administrators, or community groups to enhance understanding of and services for the educational and psychological development of children
• Serve as a liaison between the community and school
• Maintain familiarity with legal mandates/laws and ethical standards that influence professional responsibilities

• Must have an endorsement from a NASP/NCATE Approved University Program
• Effective positive interpersonal communication skills
• Fluid report writing ability
• Knowledge of standardized tests available at varying development levels
• Knowledge of test interpretation and how the results impact student academic performance
• Knowledge of policies and procedures involving special education law

• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, bending, walking. And lifting equipment and materials
• Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, interpersonal communication skills, articulation, concentration, confidentiality, and organization
• High level of flexibility, articulation, concentration, and confidentially

• 3 Letters of Reference and/or Credential Packet
• Transcripts
• Resume