Job Description:

Salary Range:

$35,600.00 - $45,400.00 USD annually.

As part of Arizona State University’s charter to provide access and excellence, ASU Preparatory Academy (ASU Prep) shares this commitment by demonstrating all students can achieve at the highest levels, regardless of their background. To scale our current impact, ASU Prep is advancing a major expansion program taking fundamental responsibility for the communities we serve.

The School Psychologist Intern works under the guidance of the School Psychologist to deliver psychological services within the school environment. This role provides practical experience in evaluating student needs, designing interventions, and partnering with educators, parents, and multidisciplinary teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program or higher in psychology from an accredited institution. Official transcript(s) required.

• Completion of practicum in School Psychology prior to start date

• Active AZ Department of Public Safety (DPS) IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work under the direction of the Supervising School Psychologist to consult with teachers, parents, and administrators regarding student needs and interventions

• Administer psychological assessments, including cognitive, academic, and socio-emotional evaluations of students

• Actively engage with intervention teams, including teachers, administrators and other support staff, to develop and monitor individualized support plans for students 

• Participate in crisis intervention planning and response as requested by site administrators or supervising school psychologist 

• Perform psychoeducational assessments, collect data, and prepare reports addressing student needs

• Facilitate communication between families and the school to ensure comprehensive support for students

• Conduct classroom observations and evaluations to ascertain individual student abilities and needs

• Provide assistance and resources to school staff in areas such as child development, community resources, social/behavioral management 

• Develop and implement behavior management plans 

• Facilitate data-based decision-making, development of appropriate programs, determination of student placements and monitor the effectiveness of interventions

• Participate in weekly clinical supervision with supervising school psychologist

• Additional duties may be assigned as necessary

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Knowledge of developmental, educational, and psychological testing and assessment techniques  

• Experience in the administration of psycho-educational evaluations

• Demonstrated knowledge of legal and ethical practices related to school psychology

• Knowledge and understanding of the federal and state regulations as it applies to the school environment  

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to assess student needs

• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to communicate effectively verbally and written 

• Skilled in managing multiple tasks, prioritizing responsibilities, and meeting deadlines

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands, arms and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 15 lbs. such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

LOCATION:  

Immersion

TRAVEL: 

Occasional travel may be required for site visits, meetings, trainings and/or conferences. Locations may vary and may require overnight stays.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

What about learning drives us to do more than deliver the lesson? Maybe we’re overachievers. Or maybe we just know what real impact looks like. Each one of us has seen passion win over fear, vision become relentless focus and belief in human potential make it all the way to the finish line.
Our mission is to design new models for educational success and raise academic achievement for all learners Are you ready to find a career with a company whose mission, vision, and values align with yours? . Can you see yourself fitting into this mission with us?  

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