School Psychologist Intern

  • Camino Nuevo Charter Academy
  • Los Angeles, California
Job DetailsJob Location: Home Support Office - Los Angeles, CA 90026Position Type: InternshipEducation Level: See QualificationsSalary Range: $0.01 - $0.02 HourlyJob Shift: 183 Student Service DaysJob Category: Exempt

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) is a community of high-performing public schools that utilizes a comprehensive approach to prepare students from preschool through high school for success in college and in life. We integrate academic rigor, community, family, and wellness to empower students to thrive in a culturally connected and changing world. Founded in 2000, Camino Nuevo Charter Academy students represent the neighborhood of MacArthur Park west of downtown Los Angeles, a community that is one of the most under-resourced and densely populated neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Currently, CNCA has six campuses that serve approximately 3,500 students from TK through 12th grade.

Organizational Leadership Capacities

We believe that every individual who works on the Camino Nuevo Charter Academy School Leadership Team must embody key mindsets and possess foundational skills to contribute to the organizational leadership of the organization.

Mindsets

Commitment to and belief in CNCA’s mission and vision

Belief in and embodiment the CNCA Anchors in all aspects of the work

Commitment to the vision of a progressive, socially-just education and is able to inspire others towards that vision

Solution orientation and belief in supporting others to be the same

Commitment to an asset-based, capacity-building approach

Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Skills

Ability to support an inclusive, positive and high performing culture

Ability to take ownership in the day-to-day and overall success of the organization

Ability to think critically, use sound judgment and problem solve

Ability to work independently and proactively and to seek support and guidance when appropriate

Strong organizational and time management skills, with an ability to prioritize competing projects in a fast-paced, fluid environment

Effective collaboration with individuals at all levels of the organization

Respect, humility and discretion to work effectively with all stakeholders, including colleagues, families and members of the community

Strong self-awareness and ability to reflect

Intentions

EXCELLENCE: We prepare our students to be social justice centered community members who are prepared for college, career, and/or technical pathways through outstanding education. We support staff in all positions to reach their highest levels of professional growth and development.

EQUITY: We recognize, value, and support the individuality and experiences of all students and employees. To advance and achieve just outcomes, we respond to and meet their unique emotional, psychological, social, and learning needs.

COMMUNITY: We are committed to our community’s joy and diversity and celebrate the richness of the cultural and environmental contexts in which our students and families live.

INNOVATION: We continuously learn, are curious, and implement new ideas, perspectives, and evidence-based methods in our work.

JOY: We embrace high expectations while fostering curiosity, passion and a love of learning. By honoring the strengths and unique gifts of our students, families, and educators, we create communities where growth and celebration go hand in hand.

BELONGING: We cultivate a culture in which all Camino students, staff, parents, and stakeholders feel welcomed, heard, included, respected, and appreciated.

Essential Functions

Under the immediate supervision of the school psychologist, the psychologist intern will:

Conduct psycho-educational evaluations for special education, including writing reports and attending IEP meetings.

Participate in and present in IEP meetings

Participate in the SST process

Provide support with the Student Success Team (SST) process for administration, teachers and support staff

Conduct systematic behavioral observations of students in a variety of settings

Consult with teachers, administrators, parents, and community resources regarding students in special education as well as regular education

Participate in a school program, such as the crisis intervention team, develop 504 accommodations, and refer to outside agencies

Provide DIS Counseling (individual and group setting) and early intervention for students showing signs of having learning difficulties or other difficulties hindering their academic progress, including but not limited to social skills training, anger management, conflict resolution, and peer mediation

Other duties as assigned

Compensation: $16,000 per school year; Half paid 12/15 and the other paid 06/30

Location: CNCA School Site as Assigned

Supervisor: Lead School Psychologist

Work Periods: Full Time, 183 Student Service Days

Direct Supervision Exercised: None

Class: Classified, Exempt

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Camino Nuevo Charter Academy requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.

Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying, equity or Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to Margarita Domingo, Vice President of Human Resources. She can be reached at ... or by mail at 3435 W Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90026.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree required

In 3rd year of School Psychology/Educational Psychology program working towards earning Masters degree or Doctor of Psychology required

Required Documents:

Sample Psychoeducational Report

Unofficial Transcript from current graduate program (official transcript will be required if hired)

Bilingual in English and Spanish written and verbal preferred
Job ID: 523231010
Originally Posted on: 6/1/2026

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