Tacoma Public Schools

Expected Start Date: September 1, 2024

Salary Level: $21.59/hour

Additional Information: This internship is designed to fulfill the 1200-hour internship requirement to complete graduate level school psychology programs and to obtain certification as a school psychologist.  

This position works under the supervision of an ESA certified school psychologist, providing evaluation, consultation, and intervention services for students suspected of or identified as demonstrating disabilities and need for special education services. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Conducts, in conjunction with a group of qualified professionals, psychoeducational evaluations for students ages 3-21 to determine eligibility for special education services. Evaluations may consist of administration and interpretation of standardized and curriculum-based assessments, observation of students in the learning environment, and consultation with families, teachers and other school staff, and outside service providers. 

2. Consults with families and school staff regarding appropriate research-based academic and behavioral interventions for students with such needs. 

3. Analyzes and interprets assessment results and uses these data to help inform the development of Individual Education Programs (IEPs). 

4. Provides individual and group counseling services to students with social/emotional needs. 

5. Participates in the development of functional behavior assessments and positive behavior support/intervention plans. 

6. Maintains current knowledge of state and federal legislation related to special education and students with disabilities; enhances personal knowledge through participation in case conferences, inservice training, professional organizations, and district meetings. 

7. Consults with school staff regarding special education law as it relates to eligibility for special education services and disciplinary requirements for students with disabilities. 

8. Writes evaluation reports and maintains additional required documentation through the district’s adopted online special education reporting system. 

OTHER JOB DUTIES

1. Performs related work as assigned.

CONDITIONS

May be required to deal with distraught student/parents; may be exposed to infectious diseases; required to travel to assigned schools.

Education and Experience

Two years graduate level work in a university school psychology program; this internship is designed to fulfill the 1200-hour internship requirement to complete graduate level school psychology programs and to obtain certification as a school psychologist. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to understand written and verbal communications.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Licenses/Special Requirements

None

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. 

Tacoma Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights Coordinator: Renee Trueblood, 253-571-1252, civilrights@tacoma.k12.wa.us   
• Title IX Coordinator: Wayne Greer, 253-571-1191, wgreer@tacoma.k12.wa.us
• 504 Coordinator, Elementary: Jennifer Herbold, 253-571-1096, jherbol@tacoma.k12.wa.us
• 504 Coordinator, Secondary: Megan Nelson, 253-571-1003, mnelson@tacoma.k12.wa.us

Mailing address: P.O. Box 1357, Tacoma, WA 98401-1357.