Metro Nashville Public Schools

Intern School Psychology - (25003394)

Description

Intern School Psychology

Job Code: 85622

Job Family/Function: 10 - Other Support Services\Other Support

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Grade Ladder: MNPS Support Hourly

Pay Grade: MNPS.SCH009-H

Duration (days/year): 201

Locations(s): School-Based

We Are Team MNPS

Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

Interns are to be exposed to and, to the extent possible, actively participate in a variety of critical and typical experiences of a school psychologist. The purpose is to gain independence in the areas of assessment, evaluation, consultation, intervention, decision making, and supports available to students in both general and special education in accordance of NASP's Professional standards and MNPS SOP for school psychologists.

What you will do

• Adhering to NASP's professional standards and ethics at all times during the internship
• Maintaining a daily log documenting dates/times worked and activities identified. These are shared with the intern supervisor weekly and other appropriate stakeholders.
• Participation in supervisory sessions and college-based internship meetings
• Participation/facilitation of IEP team meetings supporting team members that result in meeting the needs of students while also following state/federal and local guidelines.
• Student Support Team and data meeting participation. Demonstration of data-based decision making and using the data to support stakeholder's decision-making.
• Consultation with parents, school staff, and colleagues to meet the needs of students and the school.
• Provision of school-based interventions such as group and individual counseling
• Attend school psychology division in-services, training and staff meetings
• Understanding and participation across all MTSS tiers to support both academic and behavior.
• Competency with a variety of assessment tools that span domains of cognition, achievement, observation, social, emotional, and behavior regarding TN DOE standards for Educational Disabilities.
• The verbal and written expression of academic, psychological, social, behavioral, and psychometric data in a manner that a variety of persons (e.g., parents, administrators, teachers, school psychologists, and other stakeholders) can understand to make decisions in the best interest of students.

Education Qualifications

• Completion of school psychology graduate-level course requirements before beginning internship Required

Experience Qualifications

• Successful completion of practica and recommendation from the university, indicating the intern's readiness for a school-based internship Required

Skills and Abilities

• Graduate level preparation in the areas of current assessment, evaluation, consultation, MTSS, and report writing based on NASP's standard for the preparation of school psychologists.

Licenses and Certifications

• Passing a background check Required

Equivalency

Starting At: $23.84

Salaries are determined by factors relevant to the position which may include education, experience, and other qualifications. Final compensation decisions are made at the discretion of MNPS in alignment with organizational policies and procedures. The stated salary range for certificated teaching positions is calculated based on 201 days and should be viewed as a reference. All provided salary ranges serve as a general guideline. More information on salaries and pay tables can be found here.

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community. We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Primary Location

: Nashville-Support Hub-Support Hub Building

Work Locations

:

Support Hub Building

Job

: Other Support Services

Job Schedule: Full-Time