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School Psychologist Intern

@ Sahuarita Unified School District
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Sahuarita, Arizona, United States
OnsiteTemporary, Contract
Responsibilities:advocating students, leading team, providing evaluations
Requirements Summary:Enrolled in an accredited school psychology program; practicum completed; bilingual preferred; strong multitasking and communication skills.
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    School Psychologist Intern JobID: 5183
  • Position Type:
      Student Services/School Pyschologist Intern

  • Date Posted:
      2/12/2025

  • Location:
      Student Services Office

  • Date Available:
      2024-2025 SY

  • Closing Date:
      Until Filled

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    TITLE:  SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERN
     
    CONTRACT TERMS:  10 months
     
    SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Salary

    GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Performs all duties of a school psychologist, under the direct supervision of one or more SUSD school psychologist. Provides expertise in the development of appropriate social, emotional and educational development of each student in the Sahuarita Unified School District.  Also promotes behavioral management, counseling and consultation, and educational evaluation.  The Psychologist establishes and maintains an atmosphere which emphasizes mutual respect, self-worth, self-discipline, confidence, cooperation, consideration and responsibility.   


    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
    • Serves as a child advocate, promoting the educational, social and emotional growth of students and maintains a positive attitude toward his/her profession and work with students
    • Provides consultation with students, teachers, other school personnel and parents regarding behavioral and/or academic concerns in the regular classroom and/or outside the classroom environment
    • Serves as the leader of the Student Services Team
    • Provides individual psychoeducational evaluations
    • Makes program and Special Education Placement recommendations
    • Reviews the placement of Special Education students
    • Provides the individual and/or group counseling and related services to students
    • Serves as a resource to special committees, school administrators and other school personnel
    • Serves as a liaison between school and community organizations
    • Provides informational programs for students, teachers, other school personnel and parents
    • Conducts educational research
    • Disseminates information regarding current psychological research issues and practices
    • Cooperates with the training and supervision of university students
    • Participates in professional growth activities
    • Maintains the high standards of psychological services in Sahuarita Unified School District.
    • Works closely with parents and the community to better the school's capability to serve the needs of students
    • Performs supervisory functions as required for the health, welfare and safety of students
    • Exhibits patience, courtesy and tact when dealing with others
    • Performs related duties as assigned   
    QUALIFICATIONS
    1. REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE  
     
    • Must be part of an accredited university college program in school psychology;
    • Must have completed all prerequisite work including practicum.
    • Bilingual preferred. 

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
    • Ability to multi-task
    • Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
    • Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time
    • Ability to remain seated for extended periods of time
    • Ability to prioritize and organize
    • Ability to exercise judgment in accordance with established procedures
    • Ability to communicate with district personnel of all levels
    • Ability to work alone and as part of a team

    COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY  
    • Willingness to perform as an integral member of a successful team;
    • Dedication to providing the highest level of service;
    • Adherence to policies and procedures.
     
    TIME MANAGEMENT:  Must plan as much as one year in advance;

    STRESS MANAGEMENT:  Moderately stressful position with some time constraints and deadlines;

    PUBLIC CONTACT:  Interacts with employees, students, parents, and the general public;

    LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY:  Must oversee program and students and may have the responsibility for equipment, money and highly confidential records;

    EVALUATION PROCEDURE:  In accordance with Governing Board policy;

    SUPERVISION RECEIVED:  Director of Student Services

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:  None.

    APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online. To view similar jobs and for more information on our District, please go to: www.susd30.us

    PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: Sahuarita Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.