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Psychological Services The School District of Palm Beach County |
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Psychological Services Department
The Psychological Services Department is part of the Exceptional Student Education Department. Palm Beach County Psychological Services provides consultation, interventions, crisis assistance, behavior management, assessment, diagnosis, progress monitoring and counseling for students enrolled in Pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. In addition,the Palm Beach County School District is implementing a multi-tiered problem solving model called Response to Intervention(Rti) to address all concerns in the classroom, both academic and behavioral. This includes high quality, research based instruction and behavioral support in general education, universal screening of academics and behavior to identify at risk students who need close monitoring and additional interventions, research-based interventions matched to student needs that provides increasing intensity of assistance, continuous monitoring of student progress to assure the goals are being met, and documentation and follow-up to assure the interventions are followed accurately and consistently. Consultation services are also provided for teachers, parents, and administrators to assist them in the development and adjustment of programs to meet the needs of all students. In addition, the school psychologist administers comprehensive evaluations of intellectual ability personal/emotional/behavioral adjustment, academic achievement, and learning styles of referred students. The school psychologist functions as a member of the total educational staff, providing services to all schools, usually on an itinerant basis.
Internship Program
The Internship program of Palm Beach County provides approximately 1500 hours of supervised experience, with interns observing the opening of a school year and participating in the closing of that year. Each supervisor is trained as a clinical educator. There are currently 76 school psychologists and 7 interns employed in the district. 65 are school based psychologists and 11 are multicultural psychologists. School psychologists are given a diverse opportunity for experiences in multiple settings. In addition to being assigned to one of the four area offices, school psychologists will also have an opportunity to work in the Multicultural Department, Early Childhood Education (Pre-Kindergarten), Severely Emotionally Handicapped Center School and Alternative Education Sites. School Psychologist Interns will have two different supervisors and will rotate their assignment in January. The school district provides funding to support interns. Stipends are paid for each day the intern serves in the district. The current stipends are $11.00 an hour or approximately $16,500 a year, as funding permits. DUE TO BUDGET CONSTRAINTS THERE WILL BE NO PAID INTERN POSITIONS FOR THE 2012/2013 SCHOOL YEAR.
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Application and Selection Process
Students interested in the internship program must submit the following as part of their application packet:
- A letter of Interest
- A current resume
- Student copies of all academic transcripts
- A letter of reference
- A sample psychological report
These materials should be submitted to:
Dr. Kathryn M. Gundlach
Intern Supervisor
Central Area ESE
561-868-5309
4703 10th Avenue North
Greenacres, Fl. 33463
kathi.gundlach@palmbeachschools.org
The application deadline is January 30th of the year prior to the internship year. Internship candidates are interviewed and selected in February according to FASP timelines. The School District of Palm Beach County is an Equal Education Opportunity Provider and Employer.
For additional information, please visit The Palm Beach County School Board website: www.palmbeach.k12.fl.us
Procedure for the Utilization of Psychological & Supplemental Education Services in the Aftermath of a School Crisis
Administrative Guide Procedures for the Utilization of Psychological and Guidance Services in the Aftermath of a School Crisis (.pdf)