Position: School Psychologist Intern Position (2025-26)-District expects to hire one intern.
Lancaster Community: The Lancaster community, located in the western part of New York State, is a suburb of the greater Buffalo area. While experiencing some major growth in housing development, Lancaster remains a community-oriented area with heavy involvement and interest in school and community by its citizens. It’s a great place to raise a family and close enough to enjoy major activities such as the Buffalo Bills, the Buffalo Sabres, the Philharmonic Orchestra, Shea’s and Studio Arena Theaters and, of course, Niagara Falls.
Wide Range of Responsibilities, under supervision of district psychologist, including:
~Administering psychological tests and interpreting assessment results for the purpose of diagnosis and placement
~ Providing individual and group counseling and other mental health services as appropriate
~Participating in interdisciplinary team and CSE meetings
~Assisting in the implementation of a MTSS model of support
~Assisting in planning programs that meet the special needs of the students
~Working with students who have a variety of disabilities
~Acting as a liaison with community agencies that provide services to children
~Attending departmental meetings and continuing professional development programs
~Serving on departmental and/or system committees
~Providing consultation to teachers, parents and school staff
~Helping to develop Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans
~Assisting students, families and schools dealing with crisis