About the role#
Rocketship Public Schools is seeking a School Psychologist Intern to provide direct and indirect support to students, families, and staff. This role focuses on ensuring high-quality programming for students with disabilities while supporting an inclusive model that allows students to spend the majority of their day in general education classrooms. Interns report to the Manager of Psych Services and work across a small number of elementary schools to fulfill Child Find obligations.
What you'll do#
- Lead psycho-educational and formal behavior assessments and write compliant reports.
- Attend IEP meetings to present assessment findings to the team.
- Assist in the implementation of assessment recommendations.
- Participate in the pre-referral process and consult with school teams regarding intervention supports for struggling students.
- Partner with parents to build knowledge of disability and inclusive support strategies.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Masters and Credentialing Program for School Psychology (NASP highly preferred).
- Experience working with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (highly preferred).
- Experience working with elementary-age students (preferred).
- Bilingual skills in Spanish (preferred).
- Possession of a valid California driver’s license or equivalent.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Commitment: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship position.
About Rocketship Public Schools
Rocketship Public Schools is a nonprofit network of public elementary charter schools. Founded in 2006, the organization operates across multiple regions including California, Tennessee, and Washington, DC. It focuses on student achievement and leadership development within underserved communities. The network currently employs over 1,000 people.
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