Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking a School Psychologist Intern to join our growing school division for the 2024-2025 school year! Under the direction of the Intern Supervisor, the School Psychologist Intern will provide psychological services including evaluations, placements and supports for the total student population. The School Psychologist Intern will collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to ensure a supportive learning environment and promote mental health and well-being for all students. 

 

This role is ideal for emerging Psychologists who are interested in working with children and are passionate about public education. This entry level position is a great opportunity to learn more about public school systems and the impact Psychologists have on the success of students. 

 

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides school personnel with general knowledge regarding psychological services
• Assists in establishing and effecting procedural requirements for the assessment, eligibility and placement of disabled students
• Assists in preparation and revision of special education forms
• Participates in legal appeals and hearings regarding students who have been evaluated psychologically or are in special education programs
• Participates in the special education eligibility conferences regarding students who are in residential settings
• Orders supplies and equipment needed for psychological services
• Administers individual psycho-educational techniques for the assessment of intelligence, aptitude, achievement, and behavioral, social, and emotional functioning
• Evaluates and identifies students who have learning, social and/or emotional adjustment problems
• Consults with principals, teachers, parents and other appropriate individuals to help increase the understanding of students and to help to provide an atmosphere conducive to psychological growth

Click here to read the full Job Description for this role. 

 

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in School Psychology from an accredited college or university

 

About Spotsylvania County Public Schools:

 

Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

 

So what sets us apart? Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire, challenge and support one another to be their very best everyday. As a team member, you become part of something much bigger - Your success directly influences our student's success. Here, YOU make a difference. 

 

The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary, monthly PTO accrual, robust healthcare benefit plans, enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match, FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and employer paid Life Insurance.

 

To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools, please visit our website at https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/.

 

Employment Terms: Employment may be offered as a 10-Month (200 Day) contract, at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day. 

 

Benefits Eligibility: Eligible

 

Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the #WeAreSpotsy team.

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Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.