School Psychologist Intern 2627 SY at Maricopa Unified School District #20

POSITION DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST (INTERN)TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Exempt 190-Day ContractREPORTS TO:Principals & Director of Exceptional Student Services.GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:While under the direct supervision of Principal / School Psycholoigst the school psychologist intern will provide services that assist parents and professionals in meeting the educational and social/emotional/behavioral and mental health needs of children.PRINCIPAL DUTIES:Provides professional advice and consultation to students parents staff and faculty on all matters related to psychological needs and services in the schools.Collects compiles evaluates and provides data that may become necessary as a matter of information documentation reports or administrative planning requirements.Researches and studies the field of child growth and development in order to recognize the academic social and emotional needs of children.Develops an understanding of the local community and its educational needs.Performs other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:Knowledge of psychological testing and assessment techniques and practices.Knowledge of principles and practices of educational potential and abilities.Knowledge of child grown and development.Knowledge of effective communication and negotiation skills.Knowledge of federal state and district rules and regulations as they apply to psychological services of educational institutions.Knowledge of leadership practices and techniques.Skill in operating office equipment and computer hardware and software applications.Skill in communicating orally and in writing.Skill in researching analyzing and interpreting data and applying it to implement new programs or policies.Skill in compiling reports and other written documents.Skill in establishing rapport with students parents faculty and staff.Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:Degreein psychology education school psychology or a related field and two (2) years case management work experience OR an equivalent combination or education and experience that provide the required knowledge and skill Arizona State Board of Education School Psychologist Certificate.Bilingual preferred.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin sex disability age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs services activities or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:Title IX CoordinatorAssistant Superintendent of Human Resources:Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa AZ 85138Telephone Number: Email:Section 504/ADA CoordinatorDirector of Exceptional Student ServicesAddress: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa AZ 85138Telephone Number: Job descriptions and documentation requirements can be accessed and printed from our website at Required Experience:Intern Key Skills EMR Systems,Presentation Skills,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Data Collection,Intake Experience,Primary Care Experience,Autism Experience,Research Experience,Mental Health Counseling,Psychotherapy,PTSD Care,Addiction Counseling Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1