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Intern School Psychologist (Paid)

CompanyArts in Action
LocationAngeles
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 20, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern psychologist will work directly with the credentialed psychologist to foster a school culture of learning, respect, and safety, while assisting with psychological evaluations and the provision of IEP eligibility and services. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, participating in IEP meetings, providing various forms of therapy, supporting staff with behavior management, and assisting in crisis intervention efforts.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
67
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Welcome to Arts in Action Community Charter Schools! We are a group of educators who are committed to changing the gross inequities in our educational system. Historically, most K-12 students in urban, minority neighborhoods have less access to the arts, to progressive education methods, and to content on global social issues than their white, middle-class counterparts. The type of education middle-class students receive is not only more rigorous but it is also more holistic in terms of enrichment opportunities. At Arts in Action we strive to provide our students with a holistic education—one where students develop intellectual, emotional and artistic skills to be a well-rounded student. We believe that learning is about exploring ideas and places outside of our comfort zone, questioning the world around us, and embarking on a journey of continual growth. Much of this learning happens in our arts program and social justice curriculum, but it also happens every day in the way our teachers ask students rigorous questions and set-up hands-on investigations of new content, in the way we expect that our students challenge themselves to try harder tasks, and in the way we reframe failure as learning. For us, it is critical that students develop a growth mindset so that they can thrive not only as students, but also as productive members of society. We teach and continually reinforce to students to identify themselves as scholars and to internalize how scholars think and act. We believe that this is an essential step towards college readiness. At Arts in Action we are not only preparing future college graduates, but we also strive in preparing future leaders that are going to make a difference in our world.
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Intern School Psychologist Job Description

ABOUT US

Arts in Action Community Charter School opened in Fall 2011 with grades K-5. The elementary program aims to provide a rigorous academic foundation while developing the whole child through a rich arts program, a daily socio-emotional learning component, and modeling advocacy through social justice initiatives.  

Arts in Action Community Middle School opened in Fall 2016 and serves grades 6-8 students. We believe that all students deserve access to the arts. We believe that instruction should be culturally relevant, inclusive and meet the diverse needs of all learners. We believe social justice is integral to education and aim to teach students how to advocate for themselves, our community, and the world.

For more information on the school's mission and vision, please see www.artsinactioncharter.org.

OUR MISSION: To empower, prepare, and inspire students in Los Angeles to achieve their highest potential and become active citizens who work toward building a more just, humane, and sustainable world by providing a democratic arts-enriched and nurturing school environment. 

JOB DESCRIPTION: The intern psychologist directly works with the school’s credentialed psychologist and assists in developing a school-wide culture of learning, respect, and community engagement and building an atmosphere of safety and accountability. The intern psychologist assists in psychologist evaluation and provision of IEP eligibility and services, assists students in developing positive and effective social behaviors, supports teachers in managing challenging classroom behaviors, and supports parents in communicating their needs and questions and resolving concerns. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct psychological assessments, interpret results, and participate in IEP conferences, team meetings, and problem-solving meetings.
  • Monitor completion of case study evaluations and participate in IEP and problem-solving meetings.
  • Provide school-based and/or DIS individual, group, and ERICS therapy per IEP requirements.
  • Participate in crisis intervention efforts and provide insight into the development of functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans.
  • Integrate psychological services into the classroom environment as appropriate.
  • Assist staff in designing and implementing appropriate academic and behavioral interventions and accommodations for students.
  • Evaluate and/or translate research into practice and sufficiently understand research design and statistics to plan and conduct investigations and program evaluations to improve services.
  • Contribute to school-wide regular education and special education program development such as Student Study Team and Section 504
  • Provide support services to parents/guardians as needed.
  • Consult with other district-wide psychologists and resources to recommend providing mental health services outside the scope of the school sites based on individual student needs.
  • Coordinate and/or collaborate with various individuals/agencies to promote and provide comprehensive services to students and families.
  • Provide and/or assist in professional development for staff, parents, and/or the community.
  • Participate in professional growth and school/department meetings.
  • Help implement and participate in Medi-Cal/insurance reimbursements.
  • Leadership on other tasks as requested.
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Must meet the requirement for candidacy for Master's Degree in School Psychology from accredited institution and be ready to commence 1200+ hour internship requirement
  • 2 current letters of recommendation
  • Possesses a growth mindset and a love of learning
  • Bilingual in Spanish preferred

WAGE AND BENEFITS: This position receives a $15,000 stipend.

Schools in Action is non-sectarian in its programs, admissions

policies, employment practices, and all other operations shall not charge tuition and shall

not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability,

religion or sexual orientation, either actual or perceived.

Key Skills
Psychological AssessmentsIEP ConferencesCase Study EvaluationsIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyCrisis InterventionFunctional Behavior AssessmentsBehavior Intervention PlansAcademic InterventionsBehavioral InterventionsResearch DesignProgram EvaluationsStudent Study TeamSection 504Parent SupportProfessional Development
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