School Psychologist | Des Plaines, Illinois

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Job Description

Step into a rewarding contract opportunity supporting student success in a school-based setting near Des Plaines, IL. This vital role involves working at two assigned schoolsone middle school and one elementary schoolwith hours from 8:10 a.m. to 3:10 p.m., providing essential psychological services to young learners. Youll have the chance to make a genuine impact, collaborating within supportive educational communities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering comprehensive psychological assessments and evaluations in accordance with IEP requirements
• Participating in IEP meetings, providing expertise in developing effective intervention strategies
• Consulting and collaborating with teachers, administrators, and families to promote student well-being
• Supporting and counseling students with diverse academic, emotional, and behavioral needs
• Offering crisis intervention, prevention services, and short-term individual or group counseling
• Assisting in the development and progress monitoring of behavior plans
• Documentation and adherence to all relevant state and federal guidelines

Skills and qualifications were seeking:

• Valid School Psychologist certification/license (State requirement)
• Previous experience in a school setting strongly preferred
• Proven ability to manage and track caseloads (123 IEP students at the middle school, 102 at the elementary level)
• Strong understanding of multi-tiered systems of support and special education law
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Compassionate and collaborative approach to working with students, families, and colleagues

Enjoy a dynamic work environment where your professional insights drive positive change for students ranging from elementary to middle school ages.

If youre eager to bring your expertise to these vibrant school communities, apply today and take the next step in your educational psychology career!

Compensation for this position ranges from $40.00 to $60.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.