School Psychologist Intern

School Psychologist Intern

Home Support Office - Los Angeles, CA 90026

Overview

Salary Range $0.01 - $0.02 Hourly Position Type Internship Job Shift 183 Student Service Days Education Level See Qualifications Category Exempt

Description

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or by mail at 3435 W Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90026.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • In 3rd year of School Psychology/Educational Psychology program working towards earning Master's 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