School Psychologist Intern (2026/2027 School Year)

Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out. REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only! Job Posting Title: School Psychologist Intern (2026/2027 School Year) Job Description: Serves students across all levels (PK-12) who require universal, targeted, and intensive intervention across special education and general education populations. Provides intervention at all levels of the MTSS framework including: consultation with parents and school staff regarding behavioral, social, and academic concerns; facilitation of social skills or other psycho-educational groups; and provision of evidence-based universal interventions. Utilizes demonstrated knowledge, skills, and commitment needed to provide direct and indirect services that help students succeed: academically, socially, behaviorally and emotionally. Complete safety assessments and provides crisis response with the guidance of their supervisors. Provides special education services to students including direct services, such as individual counseling and group counseling with students, and indirect services, such as behavioral consultation with teachers, parents, and outside service providers. Conducts evaluations for educational eligibility such as Intellectual, Learning, Autism, Serious Emotional Disturbance, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Other Health Impairment. Also conducts evaluations for special education programming, such as Related Services Evaluations and Functional Behavioral Assessments. Demonstrates understanding and empathy necessary for working with students and their families. Collaborates with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community for all students. Interns will be provided support in these areas as they develop their practice and work under the supervision of a licensed school psychologist. Must be in good standing in an accredited School Psychology program and have met program requirements to begin the internship. Applicants must provide a letter of introduction and interest that includes goals for internship and interests, graduate Transcripts, vita/resume, and three letters of recommendation. Must provide a sample psychoeducational report. MINIMUM EDUCATION OR FORMAL TRAINING: - Bachelors degree in Educational Psychology or Psychology or related field. - Currently a graduate student in process for receiving a specialist or doctorate degree from a school psychology program. LICENSES & CERTIFICATION: - Special Service Provider Intern Authorization from the CDE licensing department - In some cases, a Temporary Educator Eligibility Authorization (TEE) will be requested ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: - Mostly clean and comfortable - Some noise - Work is performed in a school setting ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - Occasional lifting five (5) to ten (10) pounds - Frequent sitting - Occasional bending, squatting, or standing - Must be able and willing to obtain other certifications required for the position, including CPI certification EQUIPMENT & VEHICLES USED: General office equipment Personal computers, related software and equipment, telephone Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Responsibilities: Attend internship didactic and internship group supervision training sessions. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Support and establish a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students in order to: alleviate barriers to learning, engage students as individuals with unique interests and strengths, and promote student success at the students developmental level. Effectively provide case management support. Communicate effectively (both written and oral skills) with varied audiences. Attend district professional development opportunities in the areas of mental health and special education. Demonstrate expertise in assessment - including cognitive assessment, FBA/BIP creation, data based decision-making skills, and psycho-educational practices, in order to plan, consult, collaborate and/or provide indirect and direct services to students. Effectively implement crisis prevention, intervention, and response and recovery efforts. Establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with school personnel, students and parents. Plan, organize, and implement appropriate instructional programming in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Complete at least the minimum number of internship hours and supervision hours to successfully complete the internship. Maintain accurate, up to date, and appropriate records of every treatment/session delivered to students whether direct or indirect services. Complete progress monitoring and progress reporting to obtain and communicate data regarding student advancement toward goals. Complete evaluation reports. Effectively complete safety screenings and assessments. Effectively provide consultation, individual and group counseling, participation in meetings, and gain knowledge of all elements of effective school psychology provision. Certifications: Special Service Provider Intern Authorization - Colorado Department of Education, Temporary Educator Eligibility Authorization - Colorado Department of Education Education: Bachelor's Degree: Educational Psychology, Bachelor's Degree: Psychology Position Type: Regular Primary Location: Variable Location Employee - SPED One Year Only (Yes or No): Yes Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.00 Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 185 Work Days Full Salary Range: $51,914.00 USD - $51,914.00 USD Annual Position Salary Schedule Eligibility: General Licensed position salaries are set based on one of three salary schedules; General, Hard to Hire, and Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire. DCSD will award up to 7 years of previous licensed teaching experience at the time of hire. Click HERE to view the current DCSD Licensed Salary Schedules*. *All salary amounts listed on the schedules are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE. Benefits: This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. Time Off Plans: This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time. This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: March 16, 2026 Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. 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