School Psychologist Intern

Position Type:High School Teaching/Student Teachers/InternsDate Posted:12/15/2025Location:Lake Forest High SchoolDate Available:08/24/2026Closing Date:02/15/2026Lake Forest Community High School is seeking a full-time School Psychologist Intern for the 2026-2027 school year.Description: Lake Forest School District school psychology internship offers tremendous breadth and depth of experiences. Interns will work within a multi-tiered system of support to perform a variety of duties in preparation for independent, professional practice. The internship is 5 school days a week from the start of the school year until the end of the school year. The internship provides a $20,000 stipend. Depending on the intern's training needs and interests, more focus may be given to a particular level of support, or type of service. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:Member of core problem solving team.Academic and behavioral screeningStandardized assessment (cognitive, academic, and social-emotional initial and re-evaluations as well as specialized assessment for low-incidence/self-contained populations)Curriculum based assessmentReport writing and preparation/completion of IEP paperworkComplete case study evaluations and facilitate eligibility/entitlement determinationsFacilitate IEP domain meetings and maintain compliance for (re)-evaluationsProvide therapeutic intervention/counseling for students with social/emotional/behavioral needsSocial skills intervention/training (using social cognitive or behavioral methods based on students' abilities)Academic support (consultation to develop interventions and monitor effectiveness)Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) developmentAssessment and intervention for students age 18-22 in the district's Transition programSystem level support opportunitiesTeacher/parent consultationProgress monitoring504 Plan Eligibility and DevelopmentVarious data management and research opportunitiesQualifications:Endorsement from a NASP and CAEP approved university program (Verified through ISBE form 73-44 "Notification of School Service Personnel Intern Eligibility Status"). In addition, ideal candidates will possess the following qualities: Ability to work well with othersDemonstrate mastery of school psychology courseworkDeveloping consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and studentsPossess the organization and time management skills needed to handle multiple responsibilitiesAware of own limitations and seeks guidance when neededComfortable working independently once an activity has been adequately explained/supervisedMutual fit between intern and LFHSSalary and Benefits:$20,000.00/Stipend. No additional benefits associated with this positionApplication Procedure: Interested candidates must apply online. Click here to access the online application.To learn more about Lake Forest High School, visit our website at www.lakeforestschools.org.