School Psychologist Intern for school year 2026-2027

Position Type:

Administrative Intern/Administrative Intern

Date Posted:

2/9/2026

Location:

Center for Education Services

Closing Date:

until filled

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School Psychologist Intern 2026-2027

Stipend: $22,000

Grant funded: Yes

Deadline to apply: Open until filled

Minimum Requirements

• Working towards a specialist or doctoral degree in school psychology or a related discipline in child psychology and is eligible for internship as determined by the graduate program.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Possess strong organization and communication skills.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and colleagues.

Role Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of a Maryland certified School Psychologist:

• Provide parent training as appropriate.
• Assess students referred to special education through appropriate testing and diagnostic practices.
• Complete and submit written reports to parents five (5) business days prior to the Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting.
• Participate as an IEP team member in the identification, IEP development, and placement of students with disabilities in special education.
• Maintain case records on students.
• Recommend evidence-based intervention strategies and programming.
• Collaborate with schools to provide data-based interventions for identified students.
• Confer with teachers, parents, various agencies, and professionals as appropriate regarding the education and social/emotional needs of identified students.
• Team with special education teachers and related staff on specific students.
• Interpret assessment information for parents, teachers, staff, and others as appropriate.
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments and develop functional behavior intervention plans for students with disabilities.
• Provide professional development training to school staff on different aspects of exceptionalities, the special education process, and other relevant topics as appropriate.
• Attend staff, professional, and interagency meetings as appropriate.
• Maintain current on trends and research of best practices regarding the education of students with disabilities.
• Participate on student support teams as appropriate.
• Conduct threat assessments.
• Maintaining current on Special Education Policies and Procedures.
• Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.