CALIFORNIA VIRTUAL ACADEMY AT LOS ANGELES·Simi Valley, California
The School Psychologist Intern will work under supervision to conduct psycho-educational assessments, including cognitive, academic, processing, and social-emotional evaluations for students with exceptional needs. Responsibilities also include presenting assessment findings at IEP meetings, making recommendations, and ensuring IEP compliance.
2/19/2027 @ 4:00pm Our postings are eligibility pools for positions that may arise during the 2026-2027 school year, ONLY. Applications and interviews are for consideration to be placed in the eligibility pool. As our enrollment continues to grow during the year, there is no way to forecast when a position will open up, which is why there are no set number of open positions listed, nor is such information given out.
The California Virtual Academies (a network of 9 public charter schools) delivers online/virtual home-based instruction to TK-12 students in California. We use K12, inc. curriculum as the basis for instruction and teachers provide live instruction via the Engageli platform. While our schools do offer some scheduling flexibility, students are still required to log attendance, attend instructional sessions, and complete coursework daily. In the Career & College Prep Program, we believe in collaboration across content areas and embrace a Project-Based Learning model.
Salary: $25 hourly
Only full time employees are offered health, dental, and vision benefits. Benefits information is only given out upon offer. We do provide training for all programs and we have a great staff to serve as your support system.
The California Virtual Academy, IQ and Insight School Psychologist Team is seeking a 3rd year School Psychologist Intern to support children and youth in meeting their potential.
As a School Psychologist Intern at our virtual schools, you will be an integral member of the Special Education team.
You will report to and work under the supervision of the Related Services director and a credentialed School Psychologist in conducting assessments, engaging in consultation with schools and families, and attending meetings for students.
The school psychologist intern is responsible for administration of cognitive, academic, processing, and social-emotional assessment of individuals with exceptional needs under the supervision of a credentialed School Psychologist.
The school psychologist intern provides assessment, diagnostic, and program assistance to the special education department.
In addition, the school psychologist intern provides behavioral assessment to students as required.
As an intern School Psychologist, you will work directly for the Stride K12 Powered Online Schools, including the nine independent California Virtual Academies, the Insight Schools of California, and the iQ Academy California-Los Angeles.
You will work under the direct supervision of the Director of Student Support Services and a credentialed school psychologist.
Inspires the trust of others; Keeps commitments; Treats people with respect; Upholds organizational values; Works with integrity and ethically
Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods
Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires respect and trust; Motivates others to perform well; Reacts well under pressure; Shows courage to act
Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Includes subordinates in planning; Makes self-available to subordinates; Provides direction and gains compliance; Provides regular performance feedback; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities
Integrates changes smoothly; Plans for additional resources; Prioritizes and plans work activities; Sets goals and objectives; Uses time efficiently; Works in an organized manner
Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services; Measures key outcomes; Sets clear quality requirements; Solicits and applies customer feedback
Acknowledges team accomplishments; Defines team roles and responsibilities; Ensures progress toward goals; Fosters team cooperation; Supports group problem solving
Adapts to new technologies; Demonstrates required skills; Keeps technical skills up to date; Troubleshoots technological problems; Uses technology to increase productivity
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A flexible schedule is required.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
Applicants must be current 3rd-year School Psychologist Interns enrolled in a PPS credentialing program, possess a Permanent California Residence, and have an Internship California Pupil Personnel Services Credential or equivalent university agreement letter (excluding Alliant International University). Required competencies include strong communication, organization, time-management, and proficiency with standard office software.
Market context
California school psychologist intern openings are often tied to district staffing needs and internship pipelines, so eligibility can be narrow. This role is competitive because applicants must already be 3rd-year interns in a PPS credentialing program, hold permanent California residence, and have the required internship credential or university agreement. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit before gathering your credential documents and internship verification.
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