Impactful School Psychologist, K-12 Assessments & Support

Onward Edu; Forest Park (IL); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay and benefits package

Network of schools and districts

Streamlined hiring process

Ongoing communication and advocacy

Professional growth opportunities

Recruiting support

Descripción de la vacante

Onward Education in Cook County, Illinois, seeks dedicated School Psychologists for the 2026-2027 school year. This on-site contract role (~35 hours/week) supports student evaluation, intervention planning, and campus collaboration across K-12 settings.

You will conduct psychoeducational assessments, write reports, provide counseling, and collaborate with teachers and families to implement IEP/504 plans and crisis response initiatives.

Formación

• Active Illinois School Psychologist License (or ability to obtain promptly, per district requirements).
• Active PEL with the appropriate School Psychologist endorsement.
• Experience conducting school-based evaluations and contributing to IEP/504 decision-making in a K-12 setting.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with multidisciplinary teams, families, and school leadership.
• Ability to manage caseload priorities, timelines, and documentation with professionalism and attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct psychoeducational assessments (cognitive, academic, behavioral, and social-emotional) to identify student strengths/needs and inform eligibility and services.
• Write clear evaluation reports and present findings to school teams and families in an accessible, supportive way.
• Provide individual and/or group counseling and targeted interventions to address social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and related service providers to develop classroom strategies, behavior supports, and intervention plans.
• Participate in IEP and 504 processes, including consultation, data review, and progress monitoring to support student outcomes.
• Support crisis response efforts and contribute to school-wide prevention initiatives (e.g., SEL, trauma-informed practices, positive behavior supports).

Conocimientos

Collaboration skills

Communication

Caseload management

Documentation

Educación

Illinois license

PEL endorsement

Descripción del empleo

Onward Education in Cook County, Illinois, seeks dedicated School Psychologists for the 2026-2027 school year. This on-site contract role (~35 hours/week) supports student evaluation, intervention planning, and campus collaboration across K-12 settings.

You will conduct psychoeducational assessments, write reports, provide counseling, and collaborate with teachers and families to implement IEP/504 plans and crisis response initiatives.