School Psychologist (Bilingual Spanish Preferred)

Dist102; Brookfield (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dist102 in Brookfield, IL is seeking a bilingual Spanish preferred School Psychologist to enhance student development. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, designing behavioral programs, and collaborating with staff and families to support students' educational needs.

The ideal candidate holds an Illinois Professional Educator License and has teaching experience. This role requires excellent communication skills and a commitment to ethical practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of previous experience teaching or coursework in a relevant field.
• Comprehensive knowledge and skills in the content area/assignment.

Responsibilities

• Consult with parents and school staff to foster student growth.
• Assist in screening students needing more assessments.
• Conduct behavioral observations in school settings.

Skills

Knowledge of MS Office Suite

Knowledge of Google Docs

PowerSchool experience

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License

Job description

School Psychologist (Bilingual Spanish Preferred) JobID: 1728

EEO Statement

The LaGrange School District 102 in accordance with federal laws, Presidential Executive Orders, and state and local laws provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

LaGrange District 102 is committed to building and sustaining a multicultural schoolcommunity that fosters equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications:

• Illinois Professional Educator License (plus endorsement appropriate to assignment)
• 2 years of previous experience teaching and/or coursework in an assignment within the last 3 years
• Comprehensive knowledge, understanding, and skill in the content area/assignment
• Knowledge and experience with the MS Office suite, Google Docs, and PowerSchool experience is a plus

Responsibilities:

• Consults with parents, school staff, and others to facilitate the growth and development of all students.
• Consults with appropriate individuals to implement and evaluate remedial plans in response to individual student needs.
• Assists in the screening of students who may need more comprehensive assessments.
• Assists with the selection and/or administration of screening instruments and procedures.
• Conducts informal and formal behavioral observations of students in a variety of school settings.
• Assists in designing and implementing behavioral change programs for individual students.
• Assists school staff in designing specific plans for remediation of problems of students referred for academic and/or social behavior difficulties.
• Conducts valid psycho-educational assessments as components of case study evaluation; meets federal guidelines and timelines in conducting evaluations.
• Develops and assists in the implementation of realistic intervention strategies consistent with the assessment data.
• Monitors intervention outcomes by maintaining contact with persons involved and modifying strategies as needed.
• Formulates psychological and psychoeducational conclusions and recommendations in a written report.
• Meets with the multi-disciplinary team to interpret assessment results, develops recommendations, and plans educational strategies.
• Communicates verbally and in writing the student's present level of functioning and educational needs in an understandable manner.
• Meets with teachers, administrators, parents, and students to interpret assessment results and recommendations.
• Records and reports services delivered and related times for Medicaid reimbursement purposes.
• Attends staff meetings and contributes to the ongoing development of District programs through involvement with building and District committees.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence; demonstrates awareness of limitations and strengths, acknowledges recommendations, and sets goals for growth.
• Possesses and maintains current information concerning assessment procedures and instruments; demonstrates observable knowledge of theory and content in general education appropriate to elementary and secondary levels and all categories of special education.
• Treats personal information about students, parents or staff members confidentially and ethically by discussing such personal information only with individuals having a demonstrable educational interest in the student.
• Maintains communication and positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and the community.
• Uses appropriate channels of communication.
• Schedules multi-disciplinary conferences in cooperation with other staff members.
• Works cooperatively with other school personnel in the identification, diagnosis, and remediation of individual students with specialized needs.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Special Education Services