Hiring School Psychologist - FT

Pediatric Developmental Services; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

CEUs

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) in Illinois is seeking a School Psychologist to join our team. You will provide counseling, support students and families, and collaborate with educators to support social, emotional, and academic growth.

The role requires a Master’s in Psychology with endorsement as a School Psychologist, and experience in pediatric mental health is preferred. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including health/dental/vision, retirement matching, and CEU opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Psychology required.
• Endorsement as School Psychologist per state bylaws.
• Experience in pediatric mental health preferred.
• Ability to work independently and ethically.
• Strong written and verbal communication, teamwork with staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services to students and parents.
• Participate in multi-tiered support for social/emotional/behavioral needs and DTO meetings.
• Participate in initial IEP and annual IEP development as appropriate.
• Collaborate with families and staff to support social and emotional development.
• Adhere to record-keeping, timelines, and safeguarding procedures.
• Develop schedules to ensure required meetings and services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology

Endorsement as School Psychologist

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is looking to hire a School Psychologist. Join our team today and help us continue our mission to positively impact the lives of children and communities across the nation!

This position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution
• Retirement Account with company matching
• Unlimited CEUs

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing counseling services to students and their parents.
• Participate in a multi-tiered system of support for students with social/emotional and behavioral needs, including participation in inter-disciplinary meetings to evaluate and discuss the diagnosis and treatment of students.
• Participating in initial IEP and annual IEP development as appropriate.
• Collaborate with and coach families and staff, during weekly team meetings and follow-up meetings, to support social and emotional development.

• Adhere to federal/state/local procedures for record keeping, eligibility documentation, timelines and procedural safeguards.
• Develop and maintain a schedule to ensure compliance with all required meetings and services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Psychology.
• Has obtained or is eligible for an endorsement as a School Psychologist as prescribed in the bylaws of the State Department of Education.
• Experience or specialized training in the field of pediatric mental health is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and maintain ethical and accountability standards.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills, and communicates effectively and courteously both verbally and in writing.
• Has the ability to coordinate activities and work effectively with professional staff, support staff, parents, and representatives from agencies outside the school system.

ABOUT PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) provides the nation's public school districts, charter schools, and communities at large with highly qualified pediatric therapists, including school psychologists, speech, occupational, and physical therapists. At PDS, we want to make a difference in the lives of children. From finding and training the best pediatric therapists to partnering them with the right schools and clinics in need, PDS supports win-win initiatives for all. From speech-language therapy to school psychology, our children deserve the best care possible, and at PDS, we make that happen.

We know that they are essential in our mission to make a difference in the lives of children. This is why we also offer competitive compensation and great benefits.