Psychologist

Young World Physical Education; Mokena (IL); On-site; USD 46,794 - 61,108; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits as per MTA Negotiated Agreement

Job summary

A local school district in Mokena, Illinois, is seeking a full-time School Psychologist. The position involves identifying and evaluating students' educational needs, consulting with educators and families, and developing interventions to support academic and behavioral growth. Applicants must be appropriately licensed and have a commitment to advocacy for children. The salary ranges from $46,794 to $61,108 per year and offers benefits according to the MTA Negotiated Agreement.

Qualifications

• Licensed and certified school psychologist in Illinois.
• Ability to collaboratively work with various stakeholders.
• Experience in developing interventions tailored to students' needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and evaluating educational needs of students.
• Consult with educators, parents, and professionals to improve outcomes.
• Develop and implement individual and group interventions.

Skills

Licensed/certified by the Illinois State Board of Education

Advocacy for children and youth

Consultation and collaboration skills

Ability to conduct assessments

Intervention development

Data analysis

Education

Specialist in a specific area

Job description

Psychologist

Mokena School District 159 Mokena Intermediate School - Mokena, Illinois Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Mokena School District 159

Job Details

Job ID: 5106492

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 15, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 18, 2025

Job Description

Title: School Psychologist

Minimum Qualifications:

• Appropriately licensed/certified by the Illinois State Board of Education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialist in a specific area.
• Member of National Association of School Psychologist.

Accountable to:

• Director of Student Services, Building Administrators

Primary Objective:

• Assist the Building Principal and Assistant Principal under the direct supervision of the Director of Student Services to provide services for the identification, evaluation and educational programming for children from birth through age 21, and to assist parents and professionals in meeting the educational and social/emotional/behavioral, and mental health needs of children and youth.

Major Areas of Accountability*:

• Serve as an advocate for all children and youth.
• Consult and collaborate with educators, parents, children, and other professionals or agencies to improve student outcomes.
• Provide functional academic and behavioral assessments that are relevant to the presenting problem and student characteristics and are intervention and results oriented.
• Develop individual, group or system level interventions, which improve or resolve the identified problems or concerns including academic, social/emotional/behavioral, and mental health needs as they relate to educational progress.
• Provide support, instructions, technical assistance, and ongoing monitoring of progress toward measurable, identified goals for students at individual, group, or systems level.
• Participate in staff development through membership in professional organizations, educating school personnel, consulting, and research.
• Involvement in data analysis and evaluation, using data outcomes for implementing plans at an individual, group, or systems level.
• Engage in public awareness activities that assist parents and staff in understanding services and anticipated outcomes of these services.
• Act in concert with legal requirements and ethical codes of the profession.
• Participate in inter-disciplinary staffing to determine the eligibility, appropriate planning and re-evaluation for students who require special education programs and services.
• Participate in inter-agency/inter-disciplinary meetings that determine the eligibility and appropriate educational plans for children with disabilities.
• Reports any and all violations of rules and regulations to the Building Principal and Director of Student Services.
• Engage in professional growth including continuous inquiry, professional development practices, application and sharing of research based practices.
• Demonstrate cultural competence and behaviors consistent with the core values, visions, and mission of District 159.

Requirements:

• Bending, carrying, climbing must be able to travel between job sites, lifting, pushing-pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, and walking. Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.
• CPI Trained and Certified.

Working Conditions:

• Includes extremes of temperature and humidity.
• Hazards include stairs and communicable diseases.

Benefits:

• Per MTA Negotiated Agreement

*All areas of accountability considered essential functions of the job.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $46,794 to $61,108 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kim Zupancich , HR Coordinator
• 11244 Willow Crest Ln
• Mokena , Illinois 60448
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]