About the role
**Position:** School Psychologist Intern (2026-27 school year)
The Gates Chili Central School District is dedicated to fostering curiosity, growth, and diversity within our school community. The District celebrates and embraces differences and strives to dismantle exclusion, bias, racism, and prejudice of all forms.
Position Details
- Starting late August 2026 through June 2027
- Stipend: $21,000
- Schedule: 10-month (works student calendar)
Purpose
The primary goal of the internship is to promote future district leaders in the field of school psychology who possess a considerable professional knowledge base, skills in implementing evidence-based practice designed to promote students' academic and social competencies, and a commitment to research, ethical practice, and continual critical and reflective analyses. In addition, the internship is designed to acquaint students with the cultural diversity and practices of school psychology.
Essential Functions
- Collaboration with experienced school psychologists and professional teaching and support staff
- Psychological and educational evaluations of preschool and school age students
- Discusses with other members of the school effective ways of assisting pupils
- Active participation in the CPSE and CSE process
- Facilitator of individual or group therapy sessions
- Assist in the development and periodic evaluation of standardized testing programs for use throughout the school system
- Case management of individual students
- Active participation in building level RTI teams
- Offers his/her assistance to teachers and administrators concerning the psychological aspects of teaching and learning
- May be asked to initiate and carry out or direct research projects under the guidance of a licensed school psychologist
- Intern assignment will be at various buildings and may include a preschool component
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge/application of statutes regulating professional practice
- Knowledge/application of APA/NASP Ethical Guidelines
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work with students who are racially diverse and/or have varying abilities
- Ability to collaborate with staff and related school professionals
- Ability to accept constructive feedback and implement the feedback
- Demonstrates time management, patience, problem solving and abides by ethical standards
Qualifications Profile
Certification/License
- Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation
Education
- Enrolled in an Accredited School Psychology Master's Degree Program
Experience
- Experience working with a diverse population desired
Demands and Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.