School Psychologist Intern

Insight PA believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

The mission of Insight Pennsylvania (ISPA) Cyber Charter School is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

The School Psychologist Intern is directly involved in assuring student evaluations include comprehensive student data in alignment with IDEA/PDE eligibility criteria and compliance regulations. With grade-band assignment within Insight PA Cyber Charter School, School Psychologists collaborate with school, home, and community-based stakeholders to build resources, resolve learning needs, and work toward sustainable systems serving the whole student in their educational experience. 

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Provides data-informed recommendations as a result of initial student evaluations or re-evaluations
• Reviews, interprets, and designs evaluation reports as testing/educational data is provided by contracted evaluators
• Develops individualized consent forms and other essential documentation for parents and legal guardians to be fully informed of proposed actions related to student eligibility
• Collaborates with personnel through a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) process to promote research-based interventions during the pre-referral phase
• Assists in the development and implementation of web-based school-wide positive behavior interventions & supports (SWPBIS)
• Utilizes clear communication when discussing evaluation findings with student support and/or IEP teams
• Partners with Special Education Compliance & Instructional Supervisors regarding student onboarding escalations and/or family consultations as needed
• Serves as consultant for special education teachers, parents/guardians, administrators, & local agencies
• Collaborates with the School Psychologist team, and various other educational professionals on department and systems-level initiatives
• Collaborates in pre-referral, referral, and post-referral procedures with educational professionals
• Identifies & delivers professional development training sessions based upon ongoing or emerging school-based needs

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no regular supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in School Psychology or Educational Psychology, AND
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, and/or other related fields
• All state & federal clearances required by PDE for school-based personnel

Minimum Required Skill Set

• Comprehensive & up-to-date knowledge of various types of assessments
• Knowledge of MTSS practices and procedures
• Wide range of strategies & interventions to offer to instructional staff
• Highly developed team-based coordination & problem-solving skills Specific expertise in IDEA eligibility factors, PDE compliance regulations, and procedural safeguards
• Specialized knowledge & training/field experience aligned with the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) practice model
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to travel for occasional required all-staff events (professional development, state testing, etc.)
• Outstanding professionalism in interpersonal communication skills
• Comfort and desire to learn from an interdisciplinary team to build skills and knowledge base consistent with the NASP practice model

Preferred Qualifications

• Letter(s) of recommendation & or sample redacted report(s) upon request

Certificates and Licenses

• None required

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is an office-based position. The noise level in the office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic).
• This position will include limited travel and will include limited overnight travel. This is estimated to be less than 20% of the time. Travel will be required for student testing and meeting any other requirements of the internship program.

Job Performance Requirements
The mental and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
2. Ability to exhibit mental dexterity to “dial” a telephone, to enter data into a computer, to read a computer screen and printed material, to hear and understand speech at normal office/workplace levels, and on the telephone, and to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in the workplace and on the telephone.
3. Ability to physically lift up to 10 pounds.
4. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret workplace documents, technical procedures, research studies, and governmental regulations.
5. Ability to write reports with clarity.
6. Ability to interface diplomatically with all members of the school community – administrators, teachers, parents, students, Board members, support staff, colleagues, and outside professional contacts.
7. Ability to coordinate and use technology for a variety of workplace purposes and communications.
8. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.  All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. 

Insight PA is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.