EC School Psychologist Intern

  • Randolph County School System
  • Asheboro, North Carolina
EC School Psychologist Intern

Randolph County School System

Administrative Office - Asheboro, North Carolina

This job is also posted in Randolph County School System

Job Details

Job ID:5723247

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Posted:Yesterday

Starting Date:To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION TITLE

School Psychologist Intern

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Assigned school(s)

SALARY

To Be Determined

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

REPORTS TO

Director of Exceptional Children and assigned School Psychologist Mentor

SUPERVISES

None

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday

WORK HOURS

40

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

10

Internship opportunity for completion of requirements in the school psychology program. This is a paid internship with benefits and a supplement provided as being a Randolph County School System employee.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The School Psychologist Intern collaborates with teachers, parents, and school personnel to improve classroom management strategies and/or parenting skills; addresses mental health issues; assesses, identifies and works with students with disabilities; and to improve teaching and learning strategies for all students. The School Psychologist Intern is expected to coordinate with supervising school psychologist to facilitate the needs of students and the school district including evaluation, consultation, crisis intervention, threat and risk assessment, staff development, research, educational planning and coordination with outside agencies.

Additionally, the School Psychologist Intern must maintain confidential records on all referred students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Comprehensive knowledge of psychological theory and practice including assessment and test theory, diagnostic categories, personality assessment, learning disabilities, and statistics

Comprehensive knowledge of and adherence to legal procedures as contained in local, state and federal policies governing special education, including IDEA, HIPPA and FERPA laws and guidelines

Comprehensive knowledge of and adherence to professional and ethical standards of the American Psychological Association and the National Association of School Psychologists

Comprehensive knowledge of behavioral management techniques, classroom instructional interventions and parent training strategies

Considerable knowledge of psychological services that are appropriate for PreK through school age children

Considerable knowledge of appropriate action to be taken in emergency situations

Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends, methods and developments in the area of school psychological services

General knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration

Ability to interpret student behavior, system policies and state procedures

Ability to coordinate and oversee large programs

Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and make recommendations for improvements

Ability to use common office machines and current computer-driven work processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs

Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and to develop meaningful reports from them

Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Enrolled in program to earn Master's Degree from and accredited institution in School Psychology

Experience working with children and adolescents in a school, clinic, or hospital setting

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve on student support teams as necessary

Serve on district level Professional Learning Team (PLT)

Conduct individual child evaluations designed to identify strengths and weaknesses that can be used to develop effective interventions

Select, administer, analyze and interpret results of psychological and psycho-educational assessment procedures

Analyze and interpret assessment data using statistical techniques, knowledge of instruments and understanding of disabling conditions

Integrate findings into systematic case formulations and plan for intervention through written reports and oral presentation of results

Consult with school personnel (teachers, administrators, special education staff), parents and outside agencies to identify and develop interventions that address the academic, behavioral, and/or social/emotional needs of students

Conduct or participate in field-based research with students

Develop and implement prevention and early intervention programs

Recommend instructional accommodations for both regular and special education students via IEPs and MTSS

Present in-service and educational programs to school staff, parents, community agencies, and students that will expand psychological awareness of issues related to children and adolescents and to perform preventative mental health services

Provide teachers and parents with information about appropriate developmental tasks and expectancies in cognitive, social, communication, physical and self-help areas

Make appropriate student referrals to specialists and/or community agencies

Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Exceptional Children

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments, and come into direct contact with RCSS staff, students and the public.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, any time.

Job# 000333

Position Type:Full-Time
Job ID: 521690534
Originally Posted on: 5/19/2026

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