Graduate Assistant School Psychology Teaching Assistant

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1 Part-time Position (10 Hours a week)

Duties and Responsibilities

The TA will assist faculty in CEP 601 (Fall 2026) and CEP 604 (Spring 2027) by:

  1. Supporting Student Practice: Leading lab sessions and consultations for test administration, scoring, and interpretation.
  2. Grading and Feedback: Assisting in reviewing student work, providing timely, constructive feedback on cognitive and academic assessment administrations.
  3. Research and Curriculum Development: Updating resources and contributing to course content improvement.
  4. Course Preparation and Delivery: Organizing materials, demonstrations, and online resources to ensure smooth course execution.
  5. Peer Mentorship: Acting as a mentor, the TA fosters collaboration and creates an approachable support network for students.

Qualifications

  • Successful completion of CEP 601 and CEP 604 with a grade of A- or above.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and mastery of administering and scoring the following psychoeducational assessments (via CEP 601 and 604): WPPSI-V, WISC-V, WAIS-IV, WJ-IV Cognitive, UNIT-2, WIAT-4, WJ-IV Achievement, Acadience Learning Assessments, and CTOPP-2.
  • Knowledge of web-based assessment scoring systems such as Q-Global and WJ-Score.
  • Strong professional communication skills.

Preferred Availability

  • Flexible hours
  • On-Campus Tutoring Hours: 5 hours/week
  • Remote Hours for assessment scoring and feedback: 5 hours/week

Learning Opportunities

The TA will gain expertise in psychoeducational assessment, positioning them as a competitive candidate for a career as a school psychologist. Key outcomes include:

  • Assessment Proficiency: Mastery in administering, scoring, and interpreting a range of psychoeducational assessments.
  • Professional Communication: Development of skills to provide and receive constructive feedback.
  • Supervision Experience: Training in supervising peers in assessment practices.
  • Instructional Support: Confidence and competence in teaching and mentoring roles.
  • Data Analysis and Reporting: Enhanced ability to interpret data and write psychoeducational reports.
  • Ethics and Confidentiality: In-depth understanding of handling sensitive information responsibly.

These experiences will allow the TA to be exceptionally well prepared and qualified for their future career in school psychology.

How to Apply

Please submit the Graduate Assistant Application, along with a resume, and cover letter to the School Psychology program director, Jenlyn Furey. Exceptional candidates will be contacted for a follow-up interview.