School Psychologist (10+1 Contract)

Lake Forest School District; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Forest School District is looking for a Behavior Interventionist to provide essential psychological services to students. The role demands a certified School Psychologist with a Master's degree and skills in behavioral data analysis, oral and written communication, and problem-solving.

This position involves conducting assessments, offering counseling, and supporting students' social and emotional well-being. Ideal candidates will excel in collaboration and possess advanced knowledge in behavior and mental health interventions.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a School Psychologist by the State of Delaware Department of Education.
• Advanced skills in behavioral data monitoring.
• Excellent organizational and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide core services including assessment and counseling to students.
• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations.
• Deliver crisis response and intervention services as needed.

Skills

Behavioral data analysis

Research and evaluation techniques

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving orientation

Education

Master's Degree

School Psychologist certification

Valid NCSP Certificate

Job description

• Position Type: Related Services/ Behavior Interventionist
• Date Posted: 5/12/2026
• Location: Lake Forest School District
• Date Available: SY 26-27

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be certified as a School Psychologist by the State of Delaware Department of Education.
• Master's Degree or other Department of Education approved equivalent per Regulation 1583.
• Valid Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) Certificate from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).
• Advanced skills and abilities in gathering and using behavioral data to monitor student progress and outcomes of psychological services.
• Advanced knowledge of biological, cultural, developmental, and social influences on behavior and learning.
• Advanced knowledge of research, design, statistics, measurement, varied data collection, and analysis techniques, and program evaluation.
• Advanced knowledge of school and systems structure for both general and special education with evidence-based school practices that promote learning and mental health.
• Advanced knowledge of Federal and State regulations for Special Populations.
• Excellent organizational and management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication, facilitation, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.

JOB GOAL: The School Psychologist provides direct and indirect services for students, families, and schools while working with the entire school community to create supportive learning and social environments for all students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates positive, collaborative problem-solving orientation with students, parents and guardians, educators, administrators, community members, and colleagues.
• Provides core services including prevention, consultation, intervention, assessment, and counseling which are adapted to the particular needs of each student, situation, and setting.
• Conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations.
• Completes written psychological evaluations for individual students in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
• Completes functional behavior assessments, develops behavior intervention plans, and collaborates with teams to gather data and monitor progress.
• Makes appropriate referrals to resources to facilitate educational and behavioral interventions recommended for student success.
• Receives and reviews available developmental information from school and outside resources about student(s) and recommends research-based interventions and strategies.
• Accurately administers, scores, and interprets psychological measures of intelligence, personality, behavior, achievement, adaptive functioning, and developmental maturity.
• Delivers crisis response and intervention services to students, families and staff, when needed.
• Maintains case records on all referred students.
• Conducts individual, group, or facilitative therapy for children whose diagnosed problems would benefit from behavior modification.
• Attends case conferences on placement of individual students.
• Serves as a consultant on mental health topics for instructors in the school health program.
• Cooperates with the personnel of community health and social welfare agencies.
• Attends staff, professional, and interagency meetings.
• Assists with in-service training of school personnel.
• Keeps abreast of new developments and research in the field.
• Other duties assigned by the Supervisor of Special Programs or Building Principal as it pertains to the position of Psychologist.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Availability for evening meetings as necessary and telephone calls related to crisis situations.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Satisfactory criminal background check prior to being placed on payroll.
• Satisfactory child protection registry check.
• Mandatory direct deposit of pay.
• Documentation of Mantoux skin test results for entrance to school system.

The Lake Forest School District does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws. Inquiries should be directed to the Director of Personnel, Lake Forest Central Business Office, 5423 Killens Pond Road, Felton, DE 19943. Telephone: [phone].