School Psychologist Intern

Murfreesboro City Schools Intern School Psychologist School Personnel

Revised on 07/16/2018

Enrolled in Graduate Program for Licensure for School Psychology.

Must work cooperatively and effectively with children and adults; be willing to follow directions and work within the philosophy, goals and resources of the system; be able to administer, analyze and effectively interpret a variety of assessment instruments. Must be able to offer practical suggestions for addressing learning and behavior needs. Must be efficient in work habits, committed to confidentiality, make timely and accurate reports and committed to due process and documentation.

Must have good counseling skills; expertise in group dynamics and creative problem solving; be an effective teacher of teachers and parents; have good organization skills and demonstrate high integrity and sensitivity in the performance of duty.

Must have intellectual, physical, sensory and emotional abilities necessary for communication in person at the school and office setting, in the office and by telephone and for the appropriate administration of test instruments. Must have good writing and speaking abilities; good memory; be able to compute and interpret test data accurately. Must be emotionally mature, able to appropriately handle stress, available to occasionally work unusual hours and provide own transportation during performance of duty.

The intern school psychologist is responsible for providing and/or coordinating the provision of psychological test services for certification of disabilities and/or exceptionalities for students referred for possible special education placement.

Reports to the assigned School Psychologist.

Ten month internship. Non-exempt.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and does not constitute an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.