School Psychologist

Onward Edu; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Wide network of schools

Streamlined hiring process

Ongoing communication and advocacy

Personalized recruiter support

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Onward Education is seeking a full-time, in-person School Psychologist to support a Lake County, Illinois school for the 2026/2027 year. The role requires Illinois licensure and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

You will conduct assessments, provide counseling, and contribute to IEP/504 processes, with 35 hours per week on-site. Start Oct 29, 2026; End May 28, 2027. This placement offers ongoing advocacy and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Illinois School Psychologist license is required.
• PEL license with School Psychologist endorsement.
• Experience conducting psychological and educational assessments.
• Ability to collaborate with IEP/504 teams.
• Provide counseling and intervention support for social-emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological/educational assessments to identify needs.
• Use results to inform interventions and student support planning.
• Provide individual and group counseling to address social-emotional and behavioral needs.
• Collaborate with educators, administrators, and families to support classroom strategies and behavior plans.
• Support school-wide prevention and crisis response efforts as needed.

Skills

Counseling

Assessment administration

Team collaboration

Student support planning

Education

Illinois School Psychologist license

Illinois PEL with School Psychologist endorsement

Job description

Onward Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that connects educators, therapists, and school health professionals with top opportunities in schools statewide. We're currently seeking a full-time, in-person School Psychologist to support a school with our client in Lake County, Illinois for the 2026/2027 school year.

Position Details

• Start Date: Oct 29, 2026
• End Date: May 28, 2027
• Location: Lake County, Illinois
• On-Site, 35 hours per week
• School Year: 2026/2027

Qualifications

• Illinois School Psychologist license.
• Illinois PEL with School Psychologist endorsement.
• Experience conducting psychological and educational assessments to inform supports and services.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams supporting IEPs and 504 Plans.
• Ability to provide counseling and intervention support for social-emotional and behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological/educational assessments to identify strengths, needs, and eligibility for services.
• Use assessment results to inform interventions and student support planning.
• Provide individual and/or group counseling to address student social-emotional and behavioral needs.
• Collaborate with educators, administrators, and families to support classroom strategies and behavior plans.
• Support school-wide prevention and crisis response efforts as needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Apply?

If you're passionate about supporting students' academic success and well-being and enjoy working collaboratively with school teams, this role offers meaningful impact in a student-centered environment.