School Psychologist Intern (Paid; San Diego)
San Diego, CA
School Support – Student Services /
Full-Time 2024-2025 School Year /
On-site
Who We Are
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 23 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 20 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 6,800 alumni to and through college and beyond.
What We Believe
KIPP SoCal believes that the purpose of education is for liberation. This means that we see, develop, and inspire the limitless potential in each and all of our KIPPsters.
What We Do
At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.
What You'll Do
- Under the immediate supervision of the school psychologist, the psychologist intern will:
- Conduct psycho-educational evaluations for special education, including writing reports, parent and teacher interviews, observations and attending IEP meetings.
- Participate in the SSPT process
- Provide support with the Student Success Team (SSPT) process for administration, teachers and support staff
- Conduct systematic behavioral observations of student in a variety of settings and provide Tiered recommendations
- Consult with teacher, administrators, parents and community resources regarding students in special education as well as regular education
- Consult and collaborate with fellow school psychologists
- Actively participate in peer review
- Observe and conduct a functional behavior assessment or other behavior intervention
- Participate in a school program, such as the crisis intervention team, develop 504 accommodations, and refer to outside agencies
- Provide individual and group counseling and early intervention for students showing signs of having learning difficulties or other difficulties hindering the their academic progress including but not limited to social skills training, anger management, conflict resolution, and peer mediation
- Other duties as assigned
You'll Be Qualified If You Have
- BA/BS
- Current enrollment in a Master's program in School Psychology
- University verification regarding Intern eligibility
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to make independent decisions
- Ability to utilize various testing techniques, materials, equipment and instruments
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Joining KIPP SoCal Means the Following
- Working at an organization committed to the hard work necessary to ensure education is for liberation
- Spending time with students and families in the best communities of LA, Compton, and San Diego
- Support and care from fellow regional team members
- Ongoing professional development and coaching from manager
Working with Us Means the Following Perks
- $20k for the year, paid in quarterly increments
How to Apply
- Submit the required documents below to Reina Vazquez at rvazquez@kippsocal.org with subject line: San Diego School Psychologist Intern
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Sample Psychoeducational Report
- Unofficial transcript from current graduate program
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website, http://www.kippsocal.org/. Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.
