School Psychologist

Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a School Psychologist to support students' educational, social, emotional, and psychological development across multiple locations. Responsibilities include conducting educational assessments, facilitating IEP meetings, counseling students, collaborating with staff and families, and serving on crisis and problem-solving teams.

A Master’s/Specialist in School Psychology, licensure and endorsement, plus strong communication and reporting

Qualifications

• Master's/Specialist Degree in School Psychology or equivalent is required.
• Professional Educator License and School Psychologist endorsement are required.
• Minimum of 2 years of school psychology experience preferred.
• Strong communication and report writing skills are essential.
• Knowledge of special education law and testing interpretation is important.

Responsibilities

• Consult and collaborate with staff and parents on program development, prevention measures, early interventions, and assessment of students' difficulties.
• Serve on building and district level teams (e.g., crisis team, RtI/problem-solving teams).
• Conduct valid educational assessments and communicate results to staff and parents.
• Facilitate IEP meetings, ensure paperwork meets legal standards, and represent the district to parents.
• Provide individual counseling and/or group experiences; participate in crisis intervention.
• Liaise between the community and school; stay current with research in psychology and education.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Report writing

Test interpretation

Education policy knowledge

Education

Master's/Specialist Degree in School Psychology

Professional Educator License

School Psychologist endorsement

Job description

• Date Posted:
  7/30/2026
• Location:
  Multiple Locations
• Date Available:
  26/27 SY

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

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

Please Include: 3 Letters of Reference and/or Credential Packet
Transcripts
Resume

Eligible for paid time off and medical benefits for full time staff members. Compensation available at the Crystal Lake Teachers' Association (CLETA) negotiated agreement hyperlink.

Postings current as of 8/1/2026 6:48:35 PM CST.

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