SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Sylvania; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 11 in Alton, Illinois seeks a School Psychologist (202 contract days). Location subject to change. Responsibilities include coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, assessing students, and supporting individualized plans.

The role emphasizes data-driven interventions, family and staff collaboration, and strong commitment to equity and inclusion. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• PEL license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Endorsement in School Psychology or School Service Personnel Certification.
• Experience in a K–12 district is preferred.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Commitment to student engagement, equity and inclusion.
• Collaborative, flexible and reflective teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Participate in multi-disciplinary, building-based problem-solving teams.
• Assist in identifying and implementing targeted interventions to meet student needs.
• Monitor fidelity of interventions and data-informed progress.
• Develop individualized behavior management plans using functional behavior analysis.
• Gather and interpret data on student progress.
• Provide standardized assessments of a child’s abilities when appropriate.
• Interpret psychological evaluation results for parents and school personnel.
• Participate in IEP-related eligibility and meetings as required.
• Prepare conference summaries and maintain procedural documentation.
• Provide ongoing consultation with parents and school staff.
• Complete case study re-evaluations as needed or mandated.
• Support early childhood identification screening for at-risk children.
• Facilitate communication between parents and school personnel.

Skills

Relationship building

Collaboration

Flexible practices

Equity and inclusion

Communication with staff

Education

PEL license

Endorsement in School Psychology

Job description

ALTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 11

Alton, Illinois

POSITION

School Psychologist (202 contract days) - Location subject to change.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

To assume the responsibilities for instruction, classroom management, job duties, and professional involvement according to the School Code of Illinois, Board of Education Policies, and District contractual agreements.

SALARY RANGE

Salary schedule for 26/27

SUPERVISOR

Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional Educator License (PEL) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education
• Endorsement in School Psychology/School Service Personnel Certification
• Experience working in a K–12 school district (Preferred)
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• Commitment to student engagement, equity, and inclusion
• Collaborative, flexible, and reflective teaching practices

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in multi-disciplinary, building-based, problem solving teams.
• Assist in the identification and implementation of targeted, research-based, interventions designed to meet specific student needs.
• Assist in monitoring the integrity and fidelity of research-based interventions.
• Assist in the development of individualized behavior management plans utilizing functional behavioral analysis.
• Assist in gathering and interpreting data collected on student progress.
• When appropriate, provide standardized, individual assessment of a child’s abilities, learning styles, achievement levels, emotional and social development.
• Interpret results of psychological evaluation for parents, appropriate school personnel and other authorized agencies.
• Participate in eligibility, or child review, conferences and participate in the development and preparation of Individualized Educational plans (IEP’s) as required for each child in special education programs.
• See that a conference summary is completed and that all procedural documentation is in place.
• Provide ongoing consultation with parents and school personnel regarding student needs
• Complete case study re-evaluations as needed or mandated.
• Participate in early childhood identification screening process for at-risk children.
• Facilitate communication between parents, school personnel, and other appropriate agencies.
• Provide short-term counseling for children and/ or parents as needed.
• Participate in research, program development and evaluation as needed.
• Conduct in-service training to school personnel concerning areas of social, emotional and learning problems.
• Provide emergency counseling and support to students and staff in the event of a crisis situation.
• Complete other reasonable duties as assigned during the normal school day/ year.

PLEASE NOTE: Interested parties must submit their completed online application, letter of interest, current resume, copy of Illinois PEL, and references until filled.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer