Job Description Title Code: Temp: Psychologist Internship This position is posted to create a pool of candidates for the 2027/2028 school year. JOB SUMMARY Under the supervision of Certified School Psychologist: Provides psychological services to assist students, professional staff, and families regarding a broad range of education and behavioral problems. This is a 1500-hour work year for master's degree level interns. A 1700-hour work year is available for doctoral level interns, with supervision by a licensed psychologist. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES • Consults with teachers, principals, and administrators concerning classroom management, student learning, behavior and emotional problems, and principles of human interaction as applies to individuals and groups, parents as well as staff, and the improvement of educational climate in school, home, and community situation; collaborates with school staff in planning and developing programs to address or prevent behavior and instructional problems; follows up to monitor effectiveness and adjust recommendations as necessary. • Conducts psychological assessments, including cognitive, social-emotional, and behavioral functioning, and analyzes the results in conjunction with educational performance, classroom observations, medical histories, sociological data, and special education programs; interprets the information analyzed and its instructional and behavioral implications for teachers, principals, administrators, and parents; formulates diagnosis and recommends appropriate remedial or therapeutic measures based on modern research, evidence and theory. • Provides necessary counseling and other related services to students with disabilities according to their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), provides counseling and consultation for other students as necessary. • Plans and conducts in-service training sessions and individual consultations for teachers in-classroom management, curriculum planning and instructional techniques, the handling of behavior and other problems, and issues related to special education, child abuse, sexual harassment, and crisis prevention and intervention. • Prepares reports analyzing student learning and behavior, providing diagnostic assessment, and recommending intervention techniques, such as curricular adjustments, special learning materials, environmental modifications, class placements, behavior modification programs, or referral to outside medical and social service agencies and private providers. • Participates in school-based team conferences, Section 504 multidisciplinary meetings, and IEP Team meetings where appropriate. Opportunity to observe due process hearings as appropriate. • Maintains case histories, develops intervention plans, submits reports of activities; participates in research projects. • Provides crisis intervention assistance to students, school staff, and the school community when needed. • Serves as a resource to county-wide curriculum and instructional planning committees. • Participates in school and community activities to inform the public of school psychological services and programs. • Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education • Other: Currently attends a National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)-approved Graduate Program of School Psychology required. Experience • None Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics • Knowledge of the principles and practices of psychological assessment and determination of educational disabilities, learning theory, child development, and counseling techniques as applied to children and adolescents in the school environment. • Knowledge of school system organization and operation. • Ability to communicate effectively with and to gain the confidence and cooperation of students, parents, the school staff, and community representatives. • Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations. • Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred). Licenses and Certifications Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment. • N/A Driving Requirements • N/A LEADERSHIP ROLE • N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands • Standing: • Walking: • Sitting: • Keyboarding: • Talking: • Hearing: • As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position. Vision The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. • No special vision requirements Work Environment Location • Office, school or similar indoor environment: Travel Requirements • N/A JOB INFORMATION Approved Date: 10/1/2017 Established Date: 10/1/2017 Title Code: D33820 Title: PSYCHOLOGIST: INTERNSHIP Alternate Title: Psychologist Internship Reports to Generic: Coordinator Reports to Specific: COORDINATOR: PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION Division: Student & Systemic Supports Business Unit: Student Services Department: Psychological Services Negotiated Agreement: N/A HR JOB INFORMATION Unit: 0 Days Worked: 191 FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Grade: Click HERE to view Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Temp-Terms of Employment) Essential Job: Months Worked: Hours Worked: Job Family: Healthcare and Licensed Clinicians Sub-Function: Psychologists Welcome to ATX Learning Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) provides a challenging and rewarding educational experience for every child. We offer a comprehensive system-wide multicultural curriculum from kindergarten through 12th grade. At every level, the focus is on success for every student. Quality instruction, combined with teacher commitment, provides excellence in our instructional programs. Explore career opportunities with a progressive school system dedicated to providing the very best services to our students, our educators, and our community. Located on the magnificent Chesapeake Bay, Anne Arundel County is conveniently located near the cities of Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and is home to the state capitol, Annapolis, which has a rich historical past. 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