Intern School Psychology

(2-3 sentences describing job purpose): Interns are to be exposed to and, to the extent possible, actively participate in a variety of critical and typical experiences of a school psychologist. The purpose is to gain independence in the areas of assessment, evaluation, consultation, intervention, decision making, and supports available to students in both general and special education in accordance of NASP's Professional standards and MNPS SOP for school psychologists.

Reports to: MNPS School Psychology Intern Liaison

Department Name: Exceptional Education

: List, in the order of importance or time spent, the essential duties/tasks performed by the position.This is not an exhaustive list and employees may be assigned additional duties by management as required.Regular and reliable attendance is an expectation of the job.

Job Duty/Resp. 1:

Adhering to NASP's professional standards and ethics at all times during the internship

Job Duty/Resp. 2:

Maintaining a daily log documenting dates/times worked and activities identified. These are shared with the intern supervisor weekly and other appropriate stakeholders.

Job Duty/Resp. 3:

Participation in supervisory sessions and college-based internship meetings

Job Duty/Resp. 4:

Participation/facilitation of IEP team meetings supporting team members that result in meeting the needs of students while also following state/federal and local guidelines.

Job Duty/Resp. 5:

Student Support Team and data meeting participation. Demonstration of data-based decision making and using the data to support stakeholder's decision-making.

Job Duty/Resp. 6:

Consultation with parents, school staff, and colleagues to meet the needs of students and the school.

Job Duty/Resp. 7:

Provision of school-based interventions such as group and individual counseling

Job Duty/Resp. 8:

Attend school psychology division in-services, training and staff meetings

Job Duty/Resp. 9:

Understanding and participation across all MTSS tiers to support both academic and behavior.

Job Duty/Resp. 10:

Competency with a variety of assessment tools that span domains of cognition, achievement, observation, social, emotional, and behavior regarding TN DOE standards for Educational Disabilities.

Job Duty/Resp. 11:

The verbal and written expression of academic, psychological, social, behavioral, and psychometric data in a manner that a variety of persons (e.g., parents, administrators, teachers, school psychologists, and other stakeholders) can understand to make decisions in the best interest of students.

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Education and Experience Requirements

Education (training/degree) : Completion of school psychology graduate-level course requirements before beginning internship.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations Required: Passing a background check

Experience: Successful completion of practica and recommendation from the university, indicating the intern's readiness for a school-based internship.

Skills Required: Graduate level preparation in the areas of current assessment, evaluation, consultation, MTSS, and report writing based on NASP's standard for the preparation of school psychologists.

Data Responsibility:

Level 4: Compiles, examines, or evaluates data or information and possibly recommends action based on results.

People Responsibility:

Level 6: Negotiates or exchanges ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs, or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions.

Assets Responsibility:

Level 3: Requires some responsibility for achieving minor economies and/or preventing minor losses through the handling of or accounting for materials, tools, and vehicles.

Mathematical Requirements:

Level 2: Uses addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; may compute ratios, rates, and percentages.

Communications Requirements:

Level 3: Negotiates or exchanges ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs, or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions.

Complexity of Work:

Level 4: Makes decisions with moderately serious impact - affects work unit and may affect other units or citizens.

Impact of Decisions:

Level 3: Makes decisions with moderate impact - affects those in work unit.

Equipment Usage (if applicable):

Level 1: Handles machines, tools, equipment, or work aids involving little or no latitude for judgment regarding attainment of standard or in selecting appropriate items.

Safety of Others:

Level 3: Requires responsibility for the safety and health of others and for occasional enforcement of the laws and standards of public health and safety.

ADA Requirements/Compliance

Physical Demands:

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Additional requirements: Transportation within the district. Ability to access school campus for observations and meetings. Ability to transport assessment equipment independently.

Unavoidable Hazards:

Level 1: The position is exposed to no unusual environmental hazards

Sensory Requirements:

Level 1: The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and speaking.

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.ADA requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Qualifications

See Job Description.

Primary Location

:Nashville-Support Hub-Support Hub Building

Work Locations

:Support Hub Building

Job

:Administrative SupportJob Schedule:Full-Time