School Psychologist

Illinois Education Job Bank; Crystal Lake (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Lake School District 47 is seeking a School Psychologist to support student growth by providing educational, social, emotional, and behavioral assessments and services within our schools. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, parents, and district teams to design appropriate interventions and programs.

The candidate will conduct assessments, support IEP meetings, provide counseling, and stay current with best practices in school psychology and education.

Qualifications

• Professional Educator License required.
• School Psychologist endorsement required.
• Master's/Specialist Degree in School Psychology, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years school psychology experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Fluent/clear report writing ability.
• Knowledge of standardized tests available at varying development levels.
• Knowledge of test interpretation and how results impact student performance.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures involving special education law.

Responsibilities

• Consult and collaborate with staff and parents about program development, prevention measures, early interventions, and assessment of students' difficulties.
• Serve on building and district teams (e.g., crisis team, RtI teams, student services teams).
• Conduct valid educational assessments and interpret information for learning concerns; communicate needs to staff and parents.
• Facilitate IEP meetings; ensure paperwork meets legal standards; act as district representative to explain rights and recommendations.
• Supervise provision of special education services.
• Know district curriculum and resources to allocate appropriate services.
• Provide individual and/or group counseling to support learning and development.
• Participate in crisis intervention for individuals and larger groups as needed.
• Keep current with research relevant to psychology and education.
• Plan in-service presentations to enhance understanding of services for children.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Report writing

Test knowledge

Test interpretation

Special education law

Collaboration

Teamwork

Education

Master's/Specialist in School Psychology

Professional Educator License

Job description

Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a School Psychologist. The goal of this position is to provide services within the schools that facilitate the growth and development of all students. Responsibilities include providing services to those students whose educational, social, emotional, and/or psychological development is at-risk or restricted due to ability, academic, behavior, social and/or emotional difficulties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consult and collaborate with staff and parents about program development, prevention measures, early interventions, and assessment of students' difficulties
• Serve as a contributing member on building and district level teams (i.e. crisis team, problem-solving/RtI teams, student services building teams, etc.)
• Conduct valid educational assessments (both formal and informal), interpret student information for a variety of learning concerns, and communicate in written and verbal formats student needs in understandable terms for staff and parents.
• Facilitate IEP meetings, ensure paperwork meets all legal standards, complete state reporting forms, and act as district representative to ensure parents understand their rights and the team recommendations for the provisionof special education services and programming
• Supervise the provision of special education services
• Knowledge of school district general education curriculum and district resources in order to commit resources
• Provide individual counseling and/or group experiences with students to help solve problems or develop skills related to learning, development, and adjustment
• Participate in the crisis intervention team for individual, school, and/or district wide crisis
• Maintain current with research findings and practices relevant to the area of psychology and education
• In cooperation with other building staff, planning and conducting in-service presentations or newsletters for teachers, parents, administrators, or community groups to enhance understanding of and services for the educational and psychological development of children
• Serve as a liaison between the community and school
• Maintain familiarity with legal mandates/laws and ethical standards that influence professional responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Professional Educator License
• School Psychologist endorsement
• A Master's/Specialist Degree in School Psychology, or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years school psychology experience preferred
• Effective positive interpersonal communication skills
• Fluid report writing ability
• Knowledge of standardized tests available at varying development levels
• Knowledge of test interpretation and how the results impact student academic performance
• Knowledge of policies and procedures involving special education law

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, bending, walking. And lifting equipment and materials
• Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, interpersonal communication skills, articulation, concentration, confidentiality, and organization
• High level of flexibility, articulation, concentration, and confidentially

District Name Crystal Lake CCSD #47 Building Name Multiple Locations Address 300 Commerce Drive
Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Phone [phone] Fax IASA Region Kishwaukee County McHenry Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category School Psychologist Grade Level Elementary