School Psychologist Intern (Pool Posting for the 2026-27 School Year)

Openings as of 5/6/2026 School Psychologist Intern (Pool Posting for the 2026-27 School Year) JobID: 12057 Position School Psychologist Intern (Pool) for the 2026-27 School Year Description Responsible for the delivery of direct educational and mental health services to create supportive learning and social environments for all students. Conduct formal and informal assessments for the identification, placement, and programming of students for Special Education services. Provide effective services to help students succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. Job Summary School Psychologists Interns are assigned as School Psychologists for school locations in District 51. Interns will receive structured supervision, support and mentoring throughout their year of internship. Psychological Assessment and Intervention Perform individual psychological assessments on students, write clear diagnostic results, and maintain documentation. Develop, plan, and implement individual, measurable long-term and short-term objectives based on student needs. Apply techniques, strategies, and interventions to motivate and support students in meeting IEP goals and objectives. Provide direct and indirect services to students, families, and staff, including consultation and alternative adaptations. Provide short-term therapeutic interventions, including individual and small group counseling, social-emotional instruction, and conflict resolution. Monitor student progress, adapt support, and maintain documentation related to academic, social, and emotional development. Provide crisis intervention and support in response to school-wide or individual emergencies, collaborating with staff and community resources to ensure safety and well‑being. Collaboration and Communication Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to improve student outcomes, including crisis response and management. Participate in team-based meetings, eligibility and building-level discussions, to address student needs and improve educational support. Communicate students’ progress and needs with parents and staff to ensure continuous support and development. Advocate for students, ensuring their needs are met through ethical, professional practices. Engage with families to include them in the educational process and provide guidance on interventions and strategies. Professional Growth and Compliance Participate in multidisciplinary diagnostic and placement teams, department meetings, student/family conferences, and other professional activities. Demonstrate commitment to understanding, appreciating, and making accommodations for student diversity. Support school policies, procedures, and expectations while promoting personal and professional excellence. Participate in social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities to foster a positive school environment. Maintain records and submit Medicaid billing statements in compliance with the State of Colorado Medicaid Reimbursement Program standards. Other Duties Additional tasks, duties, and responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Qualifications Must be in current Ed.S or Doctoral degree program in School Psychology. Previous psychology experience with students in an educational setting is preferred. Must be able to obtain a Special Service Provider Intern Authorization with a School Psychology endorsement upon hire. Quality Behavioral Solutions certification (QBS) must be obtained within 60 days of hire. Working Conditions 197 days/year. Application Procedure Apply Online. Salary & Benefits School Psychologist Intern Base Pay Salary Schedule Range: $52,409 - $109,431.40 - based on one FTE at 197 days. Hiring Range for External Candidates: $52,409 - $89,967.18 - based on one FTE at 197 days. School Psych Interns are initially placed according to experience and education. Psych Interns new to the District may be granted up to 15 years of experience, provided the experience occurred within the last 20 years in accordance with the MVEA Agreement. View all salary schedules for the current school year at: Information regarding D51 Benefits can be found here: #J-18808-Ljbffr Mesa-County-Valley-School-District-51