School Psychologist [83261]

Onward Education; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Wide network of schools

Streamlined onboarding

Ongoing communication

Professional growth

Job summary

Onward Education in DuPage County, IL seeks a School Psychologist for the 2026–2027 school year. This on-site role supports students’ academic, social-emotional, and behavioral success through evaluation, consultation, and collaborative problem-solving.

You will conduct psychoeducational evaluations, collaborate with educators and families, and contribute to IEP/504 processes while helping implement effective, student-centered interventions.

Qualifications

• Illinois School Psychologist licensure and PEL (as applicable for school-based practice).
• Experience with school-based evaluations and collaborative team environments preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychoeducational evaluations (cognitive, academic, behavioral, and social-emotional as appropriate).
• Interpret results and clearly communicate findings to teams and families.
• Support IEP and 504 processes (including meetings, recommendations, and documentation).
• Provide consultation to teachers/teams on interventions, behavior support, and student needs.
• Support crisis response and student well-being initiatives as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote strong outcomes for students.

Skills

School psychology licensure

Psychoeducational evals

Collaboration skills

Strong communication

Education

Master's in School Psychology

PEL licensure (as applicable)

Job description

Onward Education is partnering with a school partner in DuPage County, Illinois to hire a School Psychologist for the 2026–2027 school year. This is an on-site, school-based opportunity supporting students’ academic, social-emotional, and behavioral success through evaluation, consultation, and collaborative problem-solving.

In this role, you’ll support students by completing psychoeducational evaluations, partnering with educators and families, contributing to IEP/504 processes, and helping implement effective, student-centered interventions. You’ll be a key thought partner to school teams as they build supportive learning environments.

• Location: DuPage County, IL (on-site)
• Schedule: ~37 hours/week

Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychoeducational evaluations (cognitive, academic, behavioral, and social-emotional as appropriate).
• Interpret results and clearly communicate findings to teams and families.
• Support IEP and 504 processes (including meetings, recommendations, and documentation).
• Provide consultation to teachers/teams on interventions, behavior support, and student needs.
• Support crisis response and student well-being initiatives as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote strong outcomes for students.

Qualifications:

• Illinois School Psychologist licensure and PEL (as applicable for school-based practice)
• Experience with school-based evaluations and collaborative team environments preferred
• Strong communication, documentation, and relationship-building skills

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Apply?

If you’re passionate about creating positive change and supporting students’ success, this is the opportunity for you! Work alongside a dedicated team of educators and support staff, helping students reach their full potential.