School Psychologist Intern at La Canada Unified School District
About the Employer
“Our Success is Intentional” La Cañada Unified School District is a learning community committed to personal growth and academic excellence. All facets of the district work to ensure its success is intentional. Part of the fabric of the community, La Cañada schools inspire a national standard for high academic achievement, citizenship, and student well-being. LCUSD emphasizes safety, security, and a wide array of wellness offerings as a priority on each of its school campuses. The district operates three elementary schools and a combined grades 7-12 middle and high school. Current student enrollment is approximately 3,975 students, supported by 517 highly qualified employees. Each school in the district has developed a comprehensive Responsive Teaching Plan, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Plan, and has adopted Stanford’s Challenge Success initiative to ensure that all students receive appropriate tiers of support in mastering academic standards and in developing their social, emotional, and physical health and resilience. La Cañada Flintridge is home of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Descanso Gardens. The professional residents of La Cañada are attracted to the city because of its excellent schools and its strong community spirit. Parent participation and involvement in the schools are extensive as evidenced by a robust La Cañada Educational Foundation, which contributes over $2 million annually to the district, the active volunteerism and program support of the PTA at each school site, and the Spartan Boosters at LCHS grades 7-12. Approximately 95% of graduating seniors enroll in post-secondary schools, with students attending their best fit colleges and universities across the nation. All of our schools have been named National Blue Ribbon schools, with Palm Crest and Paradise Canyon Elementary Schools recognized in 2021. La Cañada High School 7/8 was named a National Forum “School to Watch” school four times, most recently in 2023. All LCUSD schools have been designated as California Distinguished Schools, with its three elementary schools recognized again in 2023.
Job Summary
Job Summary
La Cañada Unified School District is seeking to hire a school psychologist intern for the 2025-26 school year. This is an unpaid position that may include more than one school site. Supervision will be provided by at least one credentialed school psychologist.
Requirements / Qualifications
Work Year: This is for the 2025-26 school year, but no start or end date is mandated by the District. Work and observation hours must occur within the hours of the school day. School is in session August 14, 2025 through June 4, 2026. Compensation: This is an unpaid position. Qualifications: 1. Internship eligible in a Pupil Personnel Services credentialing program in School Psychology. 2. Desired: previous experience working with children, especially among populations of students with diagnoses of mental and/or emotional disorders. 3. Bachelor's degree or higher Duties and Responsibilities: As determined by supervising school psychologist(s) including, but not limited to, psychoeducational assessments/report writing/presentation, observations, data collection, goal development, IEP meeting participation, counseling, behavior intervention, academic intervention, and consultation. More information about this position can be found by clicking the "View Job Description" button.
Application Procedure: Interested parties may submit an electronic application through the posting on EdJoin (www.edjoin.org/lcusd). Please attach the following to the application: • resume that includes references and their contact information • redacted psychoeducational assessment report • redacted functional behavior assessment/behavior intervention plan. • at least two (2) letters of recommendation, one of which should be from the candidate’s school psychologist fieldwork supervisor. Letters may be addressed to: Dr. Derek Ihori Executive Director, Special Education & Psychological Services La Cañada Unified School District 4490 Cornishon Avenue La Cañada, CA 91011 dihori@lcusd.net ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Items below are required for a submission to be considered.
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (see "Application Procedure" for requirements)
- Resume (including references with their contact information)
Requirements / Qualifications
Work Year: This is for the 2025-26 school year, but no start or end date is mandated by the District. Work and observation hours must occur within the hours of the school day. School is in session August 14, 2025 through June 4, 2026. Compensation: This is an unpaid position. Qualifications: 1. Internship eligible in a Pupil Personnel Services credentialing program in School Psychology. 2. Desired: previous experience working with children, especially among populations of students with diagnoses of mental and/or emotional disorders. 3. Bachelor's degree or higher Duties and Responsibilities: As determined by supervising school psychologist(s) including, but not limited to, psychoeducational assessments/report writing/presentation, observations, data collection, goal development, IEP meeting participation, counseling, behavior intervention, academic intervention, and consultation. More information about this position can be found by clicking the "View Job Description" button.
Application Procedure: Interested parties may submit an electronic application through the posting on EdJoin (www.edjoin.org/lcusd). Please attach the following to the application: • resume that includes references and their contact information • redacted psychoeducational assessment report • redacted functional behavior assessment/behavior intervention plan. • at least two (2) letters of recommendation, one of which should be from the candidate’s school psychologist fieldwork supervisor. Letters may be addressed to: Dr. Derek Ihori Executive Director, Special Education & Psychological Services La Cañada Unified School District 4490 Cornishon Avenue La Cañada, CA 91011 dihori@lcusd.net ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Items below are required for a submission to be considered.
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (see "Application Procedure" for requirements)
- Resume (including references with their contact information)
Application Deadline
4/4/2025 12:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/20/2025
Contact
Derek Ihori
818-952-8392
818-952-8392
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
This is an unpaid position.
Length of Work Year
School Year 2025-26
Employment Type
Part Time