School Psychologist

Istss; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Istss in Illinois seeks a licensed School Psychologist to support students with diverse needs across district sites. You will participate in Child Study Teams, assist with 504 plans, and contribute to data-driven decision making.

The role requires an Illinois Professional Educator License with School Psychologist Endorsement and a Master’s in psychology or school psychology; duties include evaluation, counseling, collaboration with parents and staff, and adherence to NASP standards.

Qualifications

• Illinois Professional Educator License with School Psychologist Endorsement.
• Master's degree in psychology or school psychology.
• Experience with IEP/504 processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate on the Child Study Team in each building to plan for children with unique needs.
• Participate in professional community and engage in professional development activities.
• 504 case management and caseload maintenance for counseling services.
• Serve on school and/or district committees.
• Assessment and Evaluation: screen and evaluate needs, guide staff through IEP process.
• Consultation and collaboration with teachers, parents and staff on behavior management and interventions.
• Provide direct services and data collection for ongoing student support.
• Monitor progress, meet timelines, and document services.

Skills

NASP standards

Data-driven decisions

Education

Illinois Educator License w/ School Psychologist Endorsement

Master's in psychology/school psychology

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

Professional Responsibilities

Ethical and professional standards as set forth by the NASP Principles for Professional Ethics
Attend and actively participate on the Child Study Team in each building to help in planning for children with unique needs.
Participate in a professional community and engage in professional development activities.
504 case management
Maintain caseload for counseling services
Serve on school and/or district committees
Other responsibilities as assigned by building or district administration.
Assessment and Evaluation

Screen and evaluate a child's needs, strengths and weaknesses via observation, interviews, tests, etc.
Support parents and guide staff through the evaluation and IEP process.
504 evaluation, plan development, and case management
Conduct functional behavioral assessments to determine necessary behavior supports which may or may not include a formalized behavior intervention plan.
Consultation and Collaboration

Provide consultation and training to teachers, parents, and other school staff on topics such as behavior management, classroom interventions, and crisis interventions.
Consult with administrators regarding needed educational programs for children with special needs.
Direct Services

Provide educationally relevant direct services to selected students
Provide resources relevant to specific crisis interventions
Data Collection and Analysis

Facilitate Multi Tiered Systems of Support process
Utilize data to inform decision making and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions
Monitor student progress and adjust interventions as needed.
Meet federal and state timelines and mandates as well as local policies in performance of their duties. Activities may include Individualized Education Program (IEP) development, Medicaid billing, report writing, service logs, and treatment plan/therapy log development.
Parent and Community Engagement

Collaborate with parents to provide support and additional resources
Collaborate with community agencies to provide support and additional resources
Minimum Requirements:

Illinois Professional Educator License with School Psychologist Endorsement

Master's degree with a major in psychology or school psychology
Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel materials. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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