School Psychologist Intern - Insight PA

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K12, a Stride Company, 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.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Insight PA Cyber Charter School. We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Insight PA 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!

All components of this Internship Experience align with Pennsylvania-Commonwealth and the National
Association of School Psychologists (NASP) guidelines for training, certification, and professional practice.
The School Psychologist Intern will benefit from a rotational pathway allowing them to have interaction and
experiences spanning from K-12 with opportunities to assist with Early Intervention cases.

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
• Education Specialist (advanced graduate certification) equivalency
• Active State (Level I) or National certification in School Psychology
• Must pass all PDE required clearances for school-based employees

Minimum Required Skill Set

• Master's degree in School Psychology or closely related field AND
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, and/or other related fields

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR CLEARANCES:

• Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance
• Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Records Check
• Federal Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) - Dept of Education ONLY
• Clearance with Act 168 Employment History Review
• Letter(s) of recommendation & or sample redacted report(s) upon request

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Comprehensive & up-to-date knowledge of various types of norm-referenced assessments
• Knowledge of MTSS practices and procedures

REQUIRED SKILL SET

• Highly developed team-based coordination & problem-solving skills
• Specific expertise in IDEA eligibility factors, PDE compliance regulations, and procedural safeguards
• Highly developed knowledge of eligibility factors for analyzing and generating re/evaluation reports
• Ability to travel for occasional required all-staff events (professional development, state testing, etc.)
• Outstanding professionalism in interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously in establishing and/or modifying priorities as student and/or department needs arise

PREFERRED SKILL SET

• Proficiency in computer-based web applications, databases, spreadsheet reports, virtual collaboration software, and other multi-media solutions
• Comprehensive instructional knowledge and relevant work experience in a special education setting
• Extensive knowledge of Chapter 711 PA regulations for special education
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices in school psychology
• Skilled in collaboration with various educational teams (e.g., MTSS, interagency)
• Strong proficiency in web-based instructional programs and/or progress monitoring tools
• Ability to produce letter(s) of recommendation upon request

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 a flexible position with opportunities for in-office or remote work options. 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.

Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person's education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee's salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position's level and expected contribution, and the employee's benefits elections.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of this 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 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The at-will
nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed
by an authorized officer of Insight PA Cyber Charter School

Stride, Inc. 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.