School Psychologist Intern

Job Summary

WEST COVINA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
ANNOUNCES OPENINGS FOR
School Psychologist Interns
6 hours per day/5 days per week
August 2026 - June 2027

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under the supervision of a credentialed school psychologist, the intern will assess and complete psychoeducational evaluations so as facilitate the development of effective educational programs designs to meet individual student needs.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
-Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple cases concurrently
-Ability to develop and maintain positive rapport with students, parents, staff and to interact effectively with a variety of audiences
-Actively participate in assigned site team meetings
-Through use of techniques and resources utilized in assessing, evaluation, and diagnosing conduct psychoeducational assessments of referred pupils, identify student needs, and recommend supportive services
-Consult with school personnel regarding children with emotional and behavioral issues and assist teachers in using the principles of behavior management and other useful techniques in the classroom
-Provide assistance to support teams in writing a student's Individual Education Plan
-Provide consultation and assistance to teachers regarding attainment of IEP goals
-Prepare written and oral reports providing detailed analysis of pupils' psychological and behavioral challenges
-Assess the counseling needs of identified special education pupils, develop and implement appropriate IEP counseling goals
-Provides crisis response, as needed

SALARY:
$10,000 per school year

REQUIREMENTS:
Meet requirements for a psychologist internship through an accredited institution

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Applications are now being accepted online only through . Interviews will be scheduled as appropriate.

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

Upon being recommended for employment and prior to formal Board of Education approval, the following pre-employment steps must be completed as required by District policy and State and Federal law:
- A Mantoux Tuberculin Test within 60 days of hire date
- Drug Screening by District approved facility
- Fingerprint Clearance
- Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Certification
- Bloodborne Pathogens Safety Certification
- Injury and Illness Prevention Program
- School Bullying Certification
- Anti-Harassment Training
- Email and Messaging Training
- Cybersecurity Overview
- Workplace Violence

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT TITLE II, CCR TITLE 5, TITLE IX, AND SECTION 504
The West Covina Unified School District (WCUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. The WCUSD shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, physical or mental disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, immigration status, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. The District does not discriminate in enrollment in or access to any of the activities and programs available and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts of America or other designated youth groups. Specifically, state law prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender in enrollment, counseling, and the availability of physical education, athletic activities, and sports. Transgender students shall be permitted to participate in gender segregated school programs and activities and to use facilities consistent with their gender identity. The District assures that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District programs. Copies of WCUSD's policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment, Nondiscrimination, Title IX Rights and Protection are available on the WCUSD website. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the District's designated compliance coordinators.
Title II, CCR Title 5, and Title IX Coordinator:
Michael F. Seaman, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources
1717 W. Merced Ave., West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4600, ext. 1102 or mseaman@
Section 504 Coordinator:
Devon Rose, Ed.D., Director of Student Services
1717 W. Merced Ave., West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4600, ext. 1207 or devon.rose@