What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychology Intern 2024-2025 position at Brooke Charter Schools?
Who Are We?
Brooke Charter Schools is a network of four public charter schools, serving grades K-12 in Mattapan, Roslindale, and East Boston. At Brooke, we coach and invest in our teachers to ensure students experience high-quality education at all times. We leverage our family partnerships to help our students achieve high levels and graduate from college. Academic achievement empowers our students to live choice-filled lives and enhances their ability to contribute to creating a just world. Brooke’s culture of achievement serves as a foundation to support students in recognizing and building on their identities as sources of strength, even as they work to grow and succeed in new ways.
What is the School Psychology Internship?
Under the supervision of a licensed school psychologist develop skills in order to:
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations including cognitive, academic, attention, social/emotional and functional behavior assessments
- Provide counseling services, both individually and in small groups
- Participate actively in IEP, RTI, and Child Study Team meetings in order to produce comprehensive and appropriate educational plans for students
- Serve as a liaison between the school, student, parent and external agencies
- Make referrals to external agencies and appropriate programs for students in need of support services
- Provide crisis intervention for students, which may include risk assessments, safety contracts and social service interventions
- Collaborate with parents and teachers, engaging them as partners in the student’s therapeutic intervention
- Conduct classroom screening to assist teachers in planning effective educational strategies for all students
- Perform other related duties as requested by supervisor
Is This You?
- You hold a master’s degree and are currently enrolled in a NASP accredited school psychology program.
- You have a dedication to the Brooke Charter School philosophy and mission. You are in good academic standing and are meeting all graduate school program criteria to apply for an internship.
- You have passed course work related to theory, administration, and interpretation of standardized instruments.
- You have excellent skills in the areas of teamwork, oral and written communication, and organization.
- You are able to start on July 21, 2024.
Additional Requirements
- Official copy of graduate school transcript
- Letter from graduate school program director verifying that the candidate is in good academic standing and eligible for internship.
This is a paid role.
The community and students we serve are diverse, and we are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Brooke Charter Schools. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, we provide the best educational experience to prepare our students for a future reflective of the world we live in.
Interested candidates should email Melissa Oyer at moyer@ebrooke.org with their resume.
