Position Type:
Interns

Date Posted:
2/23/2026

Location:
STUDENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

POSITION PURPOSE: To function as a member of the total educational team and bring specialized knowledge and skills related to learning processes, techniques of assessment of learning and social adjustment, research design, and modification of behaviors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To complete the Intern Preparation Program with all competencies attained.
To consult with teachers, administrators, parents, and other appropriate personnel regarding specific cases in which assistance is requested (RTI, 504, IEP referrals) and attend meetings as required/needed.
To produce in a timely manner (within 60 days) word-processed reports reflecting the results of the above measurements to be used by school and staff personnel in designing Individual Educational Plans for students as needed.
To interpret results of evaluations and present to parent and IEP teams including appropriate recommendations to address referral concerns.
To counsel using psychological principles and techniques for the purpose of improving communications, socialization, adjustment, adaptation, and achievement on a short-term basis.
To utilize learning theory and principles to aid teachers or parents with individual child and/or group behavior management.
To attend and conduct in-service trainings to further knowledge of relevant topics to assigned schools.
Communicate with parents regarding programs and services available to meet the educational, health behavioral, and mental health needs of students.
To perform assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
To perform assigned tasks with a high standard of quality and accuracy.
To perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as the Director of Special Education, internship supervisor or his/her designee may assign.
To utilize psychological methods, instruments and techniques for purposes of measurement, understanding, and prediction of learning and behavior in the school child.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Education.

QUALIFICATIONS: Currently enrolled in a program of School Psychology, with the expectation of graduating with at least a Master's degree and the ability to be certified in School Psychology.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
Speak and hear.
Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS:

Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
Have regular and punctual attendance.
Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
As an employee of Beaufort County School District, I am to adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

DAYS PER YEAR: 190

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: To Be Determined.

EMPLOYEE GROUP: Certified

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Must apply online by completing an "Certified" application and adding this specific job to your online application.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt EMPLOYEE'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT:
1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.

2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.

3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).

Employee's Name (Print): ___________________________________

Employee's Signature: ___________________________________

Date: __________________________

THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

2026-2027 Psychology Intern

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