School Psychologist [84151]

Onward Education; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Diverse placement options

Fast hiring process

Ongoing communication with recruiting

Professional development

Job summary

Onward Education is seeking a full-time, in-person School Psychologist to support a Will County, Illinois school for the 2026–2027 year. Start ASAP with an end date of 05/21/2027, serving elementary students (K–5).

The role requires a valid Illinois School Psychologist license or eligibility, experience with assessments across cognitive, behavioral, social-emotional, and academic domains, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to design targeted interventions and crisis support when

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois state license as a School Psychologist (or eligibility for licensure / IL School Psych + PEL).
• Experience conducting psychological and educational assessments.
• Ability to develop and implement intervention plans tailored to student needs.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches, positive behavior supports, and SEL frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations to identify student needs, strengths, and eligibility for special education services.
• Implement assessments across cognitive, behavioral, social-emotional, and academic domains to guide interventions.
• Provide individual and group counseling to support student mental health and behavior needs.
• Collaborate with staff and families to develop effective behavioral interventions and classroom strategies.
• Support crisis response efforts and provide trauma-informed support to students and staff.

Skills

Assessment expertise

Trauma-informed approaches

SEL frameworks

Collaboration

Crisis support

Education

Illinois School Psychologist license or eligibility (IL School Psych + PEL)

Job description

Onward Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that connects educators, therapists, and school health professionals with top opportunities in schools statewide. We’re currently seeking a full-time, in-person School Psychologist to support a school in Will County, Illinois for the 2026–2027 school year.

• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: 05/21/2027
• School Year: 2026–2027
• Grade Level(s): Elementary (K–5)

Qualifications:

• Valid Illinois state license as a School Psychologist (or eligibility for licensure / IL School Psych + PEL as noted in the job details)
• Experience conducting psychological and educational assessments
• Ability to develop and implement intervention plans tailored to student needs
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches, positive behavior supports, and social-emotional learning (SEL) frameworks

Responsibilities:

• Conduct evaluations to identify student needs, strengths, and eligibility for special education services
• Implement assessments across cognitive, behavioral, social-emotional, and academic domains to guide interventions
• Provide individual and group counseling to support student mental health and behavior needs
• Collaborate with staff and families to develop effective behavioral interventions and classroom strategies
• Support crisis response efforts and provide trauma-informed support to students and staff

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
• Eligibility note (from job record): benefits eligibility requires working 30+ hours/week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

Why Apply?

If you’re passionate about supporting students’ mental health and educational success—and enjoy working in a collaborative school environment—this role offers meaningful impact in a supportive setting.