School Psychology Intern- Anticipated 

2026-27 School Year 

Full-time, One-year only 

Applications are due by 2/13/2026

 

Compensation: Currently unpaid, but pending budget approval this could be a stipend position 

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

The intern candidate must be enrolled in a School Psychology graduate program pursuing a Master’s or Educational Specialist in School Psychology. Previous work in education and/or mental-health-related fields is a plus. 

 

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

-Maine Department of Education CHRC (Criminal History Record Check)

https://www.maine.gov/doe/ cert/fingerprinting 

 

CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

-Excellent written and oral communication skills 

-Strong motivation to build skills and knowledge in the field of school psychology 

-Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment and meet firm deadlines 

-Comfortable receiving feedback and capacity to work collaboratively as a team member 

-Dependability and a strong work ethic are essential 

-Ethical judgement and professionalism

-Knowledge of special education law

-Adheres to the ethical standards and codes of the profession, and to the established rules, regulations, and laws governing special education programs

 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The School Psychology Intern reports directly to a district School Psychologist. The individual will provide a full range of school psychological services within the district, including the following: 

-Consultation with parents, teachers, other school personnel to enhance the learning of students across multiple tiers of service delivery and support 

-Serve as a member of individualized education program (IEP) and Section 504 teams 

-Complete evaluations and assist teams with eligibility determinations 

-Collaborate with teams to develop appropriate educational programming and accommodations 

-Participate in and lead professional development activities 

-Participate in counseling skills (individual and group interventions for social, emotional or behavioral concerns)

-Participate in crisis prevention activities, with supervision

 

 

How To Apply
Applicants must complete the entire online application as well as provide a cover letter, résumé, copy of certification, transcipts and three current letters of reference to be considered for a position. Please be sure to provide complete reference information in the application for each reference including name, address, phone and email address.

 
Expectations of Oxford Hills School District Staff:

 

As contributing members of the district’s learning community, all district staff members are expected to:

1. Model a strong work ethic, perseverance and grit, as well as responsibility and respect;
2. Utilize best practices for motivating today’s students in a safe, supportive learning environment;
3. Demonstrate knowledge in the development of real-world learning experiences and community partnerships to provide students with opportunities for extensions of learning, applied learning, community service, and citizenship;
4. Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents and the public.

Further, instructional staff will emphasize and employ practices that lead to improvement in student achievement by:

1. Instilling problem-solving and critical thinking as a “new basics” for learning across all grade levels;
2. Delivering strong literacy instruction across content areas;
3. Helping student develop skills to apply, interpret, analyze, and evaluate the vast, ever-expanding amount of information;
4. Employing effective lesson design by adjusting to students’ personal learning needs and preferences, including appropriate technology applications.  

 

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Oxford Hills School District is an EEO/AA employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.