Name of District: Mesa Public Schools

Name of district: Mesa Public Schools

Website:

Address: 63 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85201

City: Mesa

State: AZ

Zip code: 85201

Type of intern candidates your district is willing to accept (check all that apply):

- Doctoral

- Ed.S.

- Masters

Name of district contact for school psychology internship: Dr. Samara Way

Email:

Phone: 480-472-0600

In which parts of the internship fair will your district participate (check all that apply):

- 9:00-10:00 AM Meet-n-Greet

- 10:00-12:00 PM Interviews

- 1:00-3:00 PM Interviews

Is the internship funded: Yes

If so, what is the typical salary: $27,000

How many interns do you anticipate hiring this year: 3

How are interns in your district placed: Independently in a building

Please briefly describe what experiences an intern in your district would receive: Full range of school psychological services at elementary and/or secondary level; preschool experience available if desired.

Please describe how supervision is provided to interns in your district:

Interns are assigned one or two supervisors who work closely with the intern throughout the internship. Supervision is more intensive during the first months and reduced, as appropriate as the year goes on, with the goal being independent functioning by the last quarter of the internship. Weekly,

face-to-face supervision is provided throughout the intern experience.

Interns also participate in didactic training on procedures that is required for all psychologists who are new to Mesa.

Will the supervisor(s) provide 2 hours of direct supervision for every 40 hours worked: Yes

How many hours do interns typically accumulate throughout the year: 1500

What other information should intern candidates know about your district or internship experience that is not listed here? As the largest school district in Arizona (with 55+ school psychologists), Mesa interns can expect a variety of experiences with a strong district training component and on-going professional development opportunities. We can typically arrange whatever type of experience the intern wants. In addition, the majority of our interns are hired by the district at the end of a successful internship.

Are there at least two licensed doctoral psychologists on staff in the event that a doctoral candidate wishes to receive supervision consistent with a future pursuit of licensure: Yes

Do you require students to apply to the district ahead of time: No

If so please provide directions for students on where to apply (physical address/email address/website) and what portfolio materials to submit:

Advance application is not necessary. Interview candidates should bring copies of resume, letters of recommendation and work samples to share with the interviewing team.