School Psychologist

Springfield School District 186; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield School District 186 is seeking a School Psychologist to provide psychological evaluations, recommendations, and direct services to students in a 187-day contract schedule. The role requires licensure and a strong background in MTSS and PBIS, with collaboration across multidisciplinary staff.

Starting immediately, the position entails crisis intervention duties, parent education, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in school psychology with 60 semester hours.
• Completion of a nine-month internship in school psychology.
• Professional Educator’s License with School Psychologist endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual psychological examinations and interpret findings to generate recommendations for the child.
• Demonstrate readiness and/or prior training in MTSS and PBIS.
• Participate in multidisciplinary educational staffings for determination of educational objectives and need for placement and/or services.
• Provide direct service to students, individually or in groups.
• Participate in parent education and development of parent understanding.
• Consult with teachers and school personnel on behavior management and learning problems.
• Provide crisis intervention including violence threat assessments and suicide assessments with supervision.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication techniques.
• Work with school, health, and social welfare agencies as a team member.
• Pursue professional growth through in-service training and study, with respect to ethical and legal aspects of school psychology.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Director of Student Support Services.

Education

Master’s Degree or higher in school psychology with 60 semester hours

Nine-month internship in school psychology

Professional Educator’s License with School Psychologist endorsement

Job description

School Psychologist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5101235

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Apr 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

LOCATION: TBD

CONTRACT PERIOD: 187 Days

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Student Support Services

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree or higher in school psychology or educational psychology, including a minimum of 60 semester hours of psychology
• Completion of a nine-month internship in school psychology
• Professional Educator’s License with School Psychologist endorsement

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide individual psychological examinations, interpret those findings and generate recommendations that will lead to meaningful experiences for the child
• Demonstrate readiness and/or prior training in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
• Participate as a team member in multidisciplinary educational staffings for determination of educational objectives and need for special education placement and/or supportive services
• Provide direct service as appropriate to the needs of the students, individually or as a group
• Participate in parent education and the development of parent understanding
• Consult with teachers and other school personnel in relation to behavior management and learning problems
• With Internship Supervisor(s) supervision, provide crisis intervention services including violence threat assessments and suicide assessments
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication techniques
• Work cooperatively with personnel of school, community, health, and social welfare agencies as a member of a team
• Demonstrate professional growth and development through continued in-service training, observation, and study, particularly with respect to ethical consideration and legal aspects related to school psychology
• Other such duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor and/or Director of Student Support Services

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Until Filled

EFFECTIVE DATE:

First contractual day of the 2026-2027

District 186 187-day calendar

SALARY and BENEFITS: In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement;

Go to the 26-27 SEA Salary to view the SEA Salary Schedule

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Student Services > Psychologist

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Office of Human Resources
• 3063 Fiat Ave
• Springfield, Illinois 62703
• Phone: [phone]