School Psychologist

Skokie School District 68; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Sick Days

2 Personal Days

Retirement TRS

Eligible for Benefits

Job summary

Skokie School District 68 is seeking a School Psychologist to advocate for the quality of learning and social experiences for all students. This position will conduct evaluations and support the development and implementation of a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) framework.

The ideal candidate will hold a Professional Educator's License in School Psychology and possess a Master's Degree. Bilingual skills in Spanish or Urdu are preferred, along with the ability to travel between school sites.

Qualifications

• Holds a Professional Educator's License from the Illinois State Board of Education in School Psychology.
• Master's Degree from a graduate school of psychology program.
• Ability to travel between multiple school sites.

Responsibilities

• Advocates for quality of learning and social experiences for all students.
• Conducts screenings and evaluations to identify students' needs.
• Supports the implementation of a multi-tiered system of support framework (MTSS).

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish or Urdu

Ability to implement MTSS framework

Fluency in English

Education

Professional Educator's License in School Psychology

Master's Degree in Psychology

Job description

The School Psychologist advocates for the quality of learning and social experiences for all students. In addition to providing feedback on the learning environment and assisting in the development and actuation of a positive school climate, the school psychologist conducts screenings and evaluations to identify the academic, functional and social/emotional needs of students. School Psychologists work as part of the school student service team and support the development and implementation of a multi‑tiered system of support framework (MTSS). School psychological services shall be utilized to assist in the process of developing conditions for learning to optimize the development of all children. Emphasis shall be placed on prevention as well as rehabilitation through indirect or direct services. This position requires flexibility in assignments based on the needs of students in the district.

Qualifications

• Holds a Professional Educator's License from the Illinois State Board of Education in School Psychology.
• Master's Degree from a graduate school of psychology program meeting the state of Illinois academic and supervised practicum experience requirements.
• Bilingual endorsement in Spanish or Urdu preferred.
• Direct experience developing and implementing an MTSS framework in public schools is desirable.
• Fluency in both English, Spanish and/or Urdu is preferred for this position.
• Ability to travel between multiple school sites.

Salary/Benefits

• Work Year: 182 work days
• Leave: 12 Sick Days / 2 Personal Days
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Retirement: TRS
• Benefits: Eligible
• Salary is in accordance with the teacher salary schedule.