Position Type:
Student Services/Intern

Date Posted:
1/11/2021

Location:
Elementary and Middle Schools

Date Available:
08/23/2021

Closing Date:
02/12/2021



Lake Forest School District 67 is seeking a full-time School Psychologist Intern for the 2021-2022 school year.

Description: Lake Forest School District 67 school psychology internship offers tremendous breadth and depth of experiences. Interns will work within a multi-tiered system of support to perform a variety of duties in preparation for independent, professional practice. Depending on the intern's training needs and interests, more focus may be given to a particular level of support, or type of service. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Member of core problem solving teamStandardized assessment (cognitive, academic, and social-emotional initial and re-evaluations) Curriculum based assessment Report writing and preparation/completion of IEP paperwork Complete case study evaluations and facilitate eligibility determinations Facilitate IEP domain meetings and maintain compliance for (re)-evaluations Provide therapeutic intervention/counseling for students with social/emotional/behavioral needs Social skills intervention/training (using social cognitive or behavioral methods based on students' abilities) Academic support (consultation to develop interventions and monitor effectiveness) Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) development Teacher/parent consultation Progress monitoring 504 Plan Eligibility and Development Various data management and research opportunities

Qualifications:

• Endorsement from a NASP and CAEP approved university program (Verified through ISBE form 73-44 "Notification of School Service Personnel Intern Eligibility Status").

In addition, ideal candidates will possess the following qualities:

• Ability to work well with othersDemonstrate mastery of school psychology courseworkDeveloping consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and studentsPossess the organization and time management skills needed to handle multiple responsibilitiesAware of own limitations and seeks guidance when neededComfortable working independently once an activity has been adequately explained/supervisedMutual fit between intern and District 67

Application Procedure: Interested candidates must apply online. Click here to access the online application.

To learn more about Lake Forest School District 67, visit our website at www.lakeforestschools.org.

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