The School Psychology Intern is responsible for psycho-educational evaluations of children referred for eligibility for special education programs and for the re-evaluation of students in special education programs. The School Psychology Intern shall serve as a consultant to the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) and/or district personnel in the development and implementation of individual education programs while under the supervision of a CCIU and/or District Certified School Psychologist. Doctoral candidates will be under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist.  The School Psychology Intern position will provide a comprehensive experience within both the Chester County Intermediate Unit and partner school district setting.   Essential Functions:   Completing comprehensive psycho-educational assessments for students ranging in age from 3 to 21 years old Meet with educational teams and parents to communicate the results of the psychoeducational assessment Consultation with teachers, parents, and IEP team members related to academic and behavioral interventions and educational programming  Participate in collaborative meetings with practicing school psychologists working in a variety of settings Support students and families as they transition from early intervention to school-aged services and from school-aged services to adult life Maintains accurate records on job functions including information related to the referral and evaluation process Other duties and functions as assigned by the supervising School Psychologist and/or CCIU and district administration Opportunities for self-directed projects or activities deemed mutually beneficial to the intern’s program of study and the school team  Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:   This is a ten-month calendar position occurring in the 2020 – 2021 school year. Days of work are Monday through Friday. Hours are dependent on the needs of the CCIU and partner districts.  Education and Experience:   Must be enrolled in an accredited school psychology program (Master’s or Doctorate) and working towards Pennsylvania Department of Education certification  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   Must have knowledge of consultative, assessment and intervention components of school psychology  Ability to analyze and synthesize the concepts involved in individual, group and systems consultation  Must be able to evaluate and interpret data from a variety of assessment measures used in school psychology data-based decision-making  Ability to select appropriate assessment batteries that adequately answer referral questions while accounting for unique student profiles Ability to design, implement, and monitor academic and behavioral interventions  Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication, technology and personal organization  Demonstrate understanding of the principles of professional ethics and standards of practice as outlined by the National Association of School Psychologists  Knowledge of legal issues related to special education and school psychology  Compensation Hourly salary: $7.25/hour