About the role#
Plano ISD offers a year-long internship for students completing a masters or specialist degree in school psychology. This position provides training in assessment and intervention across a range of student needs. Interns work under the direct supervision of a licensed staff school psychologist to support students, staff, and families.
What you'll do#
- Manage the evaluation process for students, including case management and observations.
- Conduct assessments of intellectual, emotional, behavioral, and adaptive functioning.
- Select, administer, and interpret tests, then write formal evaluation reports and behavior management plans.
- Consult with parents, teachers, and community agencies regarding student social, emotional, and behavioral concerns.
- Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal committee meetings.
- Provide recommendations for Special Education eligibility.
- Attend all required supervisory meetings and follow district policies.
What you'll need#
- A bachelor's degree and near completion of a masters or specialist degree in school psychology.
- Enrollment in a NASP-accredited training program that requires a 1200+ hour internship.
- Previous practicum experience in school settings, the Special Education process, behavioral intervention, and psychoeducational evaluations.
- Knowledge of federal laws, state guidelines, and district policies.
- Familiarity with RTI/MTSS, behavioral consultation, and research-based intervention strategies.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship based in Texas.
- The role involves districtwide travel and requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, along with frequent standing, bending, and computer use.
About Plano ISD
Plano ISD provides primary and secondary education to students in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The district operates out of Plano, Texas. It employs 5,916 people. The organization maintains a focus on student learning and community development.
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