School Psychologist Intern

Position Type: High School Teaching/Student Teachers/Interns Date Posted: 12/15/2025 Location: Lake Forest High School Date Available: 08/24/2026 Closing Date: 02/15/2026 Lake 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 screening Standardized assessment (cognitive, academic, and social-emotional initial and re-evaluations as well as specialized assessment for low-incidence/self-contained populations) Curriculum based assessment Report writing and preparation/completion of IEP paperwork Complete case study evaluations and facilitate eligibility/entitlement determinations Facilitate IEP domain meetings and maintain compliance for (re)-evaluations Provide therapeutic intervention/counseling for students with social/emotional/behavioral needs Social 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) development Assessment and intervention for students age 18-22 in the district's Transition program System level support opportunities Teacher/parent consultation Progress monitoring 504 Plan Eligibility and Development Various data management and research opportunities Qualifications: 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 others Demonstrate mastery of school psychology coursework Developing consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students Possess the organization and time management skills needed to handle multiple responsibilities Aware of own limitations and seeks guidance when needed Comfortable working independently once an activity has been adequately explained/supervised Mutual fit between intern and LFHS Salary and Benefits: $20,000.00/Stipend. No additional benefits associated with this position Application 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 To Inspire the Passion to Learn, the Insight to Know Oneself, and the Courage to Make a Difference

Created: 2026-03-04