School Psychologist in Des Plaines, IL

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Job Description

Advance your impact as a School Psychologist working in a dynamic, supportive K-8 environment. This in-person contract role is ideal for professionals committed to ensuring students' academic, social-emotional, and behavioral success. The current caseload includes 60 students across two locations, offering the unique opportunity to collaborate on diverse teams and make meaningful contributions to student growth.

What You'll Bring:

• Masters degree or higher in Psychology or Educational Psychology
• Active, valid State/District Licensure/Certificate (in Illinois, a PEL with School Psychologist Endorsement)
• Minimum of 2 years school-based experience
• Demonstrated commitment to core educational values and a student-centered mindset
• Persistent dedication to the overall success of every child

Key Responsibilities:

• Prevent, assess, and support academic and social-emotional needs impacting student learning and development
• Collaborate with SPED, 504, and MTSS teams to implement and monitor individualized student plans, maintaining compliance with all requirements and guidelines
• Serve as a consultant and leader for MTSS systems and interventions, with a focus on Tier 3 progress monitoring
• Prepare and present comprehensive documents/reports within compliance timelines
• Gather and review pertinent information from outside agencies with proper releases
• Keep detailed documentation of services, collaboration, and progress, ensuring confidentiality
• Stay current on best practices and evaluation tools, providing professional development to colleagues as needed
• Act as a liaison and expert on child development, maintaining open, professional communication with families and faculty

Position Details:

• Caseload of 60 students shared across two sites
• Kindergarten through 8th grade
• 37.5 hours per week
• Earn $85 per hour

If you are devoted to making a measurable difference in students lives and thrive collaborating within school-based teams, seize this rewarding opportunity today. Submit your application and take the next step supporting young learners success.