About the role#
DC Public Schools is seeking a School Psychology Intern to join our team for the 2027-2028 school year. This role provides hands-on experience in school psychology while you contribute to the emotional and educational well-being of our students. You will work under the supervision of experienced school psychologists and report to the Director of School Mental Health Internships.
What you'll do#
- Participate in training and supervision for selecting, administering, scoring, and interpreting psychological assessments.
- Gain experience in report writing and communicating assessment outcomes to families and IEP teams.
- Deliver short-term counseling services within a school setting.
- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and create Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
- Assist in the development and implementation of tier I interventions, including PBIS and SEL.
- Attend school meetings such as MTSS and IEP sessions.
- Offer consultation and training to school staff and families regarding student psychological needs.
- Collaborate with administrative team members and school staff.
- Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Completion of a School Psychology practicum program.
- Current enrollment in a School Psychologist graduate degree program.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, DC.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $25 per hour.
- Term: Fall 2027, Winter 2027, Spring 2028, and Summer 2028.
- Status: Full-time.
- Note: This position is designated as safety sensitive and requires background checks, a sex offender registry check, and drug and alcohol testing.
About District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)
District of Columbia Public Schools operates the public school system in Washington, D.C. The organization serves over 51,000 students across 117 schools. It employs approximately 4,000 educators and maintains a total staff of nearly 8,000 people. The central office is located in Washington, D.C.
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