School Psychologist

Onward Edu; Wauconda (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision options

Dedicated recruiting/support team

Streamlined onboarding

Job summary

Onward Search Education is seeking a School Psychologist for an on-site role in Lake County, IL for the 2026-2027 school year. The position focuses on PreK needs and supports mental health and education through evaluations and IEP/504 collaboration.

The role requires an active Illinois School Psychologist license, a relevant degree (Masters/Ed.S./Doctoral), and experience in school settings, with PreK experience preferred. 32 hours per week with pay of $58–$62 per hour.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois School Psychologist license required.
• Master's/Ed.S./Doctoral degree in School Psychology or equivalent.
• Experience in school settings; PreK experience preferred.
• Strong skills in standardized assessment, report writing, and eligibility determination.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with students, families and school teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychoeducational assessments to determine needs and eligibility for services.
• Interpret assessment results and develop actionable recommendations for supports and interventions.
• Participate in and support IEP and 504 processes, including documentation and team collaboration.
• Provide consultation to educators on behavior supports, classroom strategies, and interventions.
• Support student social-emotional needs through counseling or targeted interventions.
• Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to promote equitable access to services.

Skills

Assessment & evaluation

Communication skills

Collaboration

PreK experience

IEP/504 knowledge

Education

Master's degree in School Psychology

Ed.S./Specialist or Doctoral degree

Doctoral degree (optional)

Tools

Assessment batteries

Job description

Onward Search Education is partnering with a school district in Lake County, Illinois to hire a School Psychologist for the 2026-2027 school year. This is an on-site role supporting a PreK Psych need. The School Psychologist will help bridge mental health and education by conducting evaluations, supporting IEP/504 processes, and partnering with families and school teams to ensure students receive the services and interventions they need to thrive.

Position Details:

• Location: On-site -- Lake County, IL
• Setting: School-based, PreK focus
• Pay: $58 - $62/ hour
• Schedule/Hours: 32 hours per week
• School Year: 2026-2027

Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychoeducational assessments and evaluations to determine student strengths/needs and eligibility for services.
• Interpret assessment results and develop clear, actionable recommendations for supports and interventions.
• Participate in and support IEP and 504 processes, including documentation and team collaboration.
• Provide consultation to educators and school teams on behavior supports, classroom strategies, and interventions.
• Support student social-emotional needs through counseling, problem-solving, and/or targeted interventions as appropriate.
• Collaborate with families, staff, and multidisciplinary teams to promote equitable access to services and student success.

Qualifications:

• Active Illinois School Psychologist license (required).
• Master's, Specialist (Ed.S.), or Doctoral degree in School Psychology (or equivalent).
• Experience working in school settings (PreK experience strongly preferred).
• Strong skills in standardized assessment, report writing, and eligibility determination.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with students, families, and school teams.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation (details to be confirmed based on district specifics)
• Medical, dental, and vision options (where eligible)
• Access to a dedicated recruiting/support team
• Streamlined onboarding and responsive communication
• Opportunities to work with mission-driven school partners

Why Apply?

At Onward Search Education, we connect passionate professionals with schools where they can make a meaningful impact. If you're driven to support early learners through thoughtful assessment, collaborative problem-solving, and student-centered services, this role offers the chance to do work that truly matters--every day.