School Psychologist (Certified) - $54-55 per hour

Cross Country Education; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonuses and incentives

Health coverage

36.25-hour workweek

Job summary

Cross Country Education seeks a local contract School Psychologist (Certified) for a 41-week assignment in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on psychoeducational assessments with no counseling duties, at 40 hours per week.

Travel to multiple school sites may be required, with a guaranteed 36.25-hour workweek and state reporting compliance. Qualified candidates hold a Master's or Doctoral degree in School Psychology and a valid IL PEL with School Psychologist endorsement; bilingual Spanish is

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in School Psychology or related field.
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Psychologist endorsement.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish preferred for one opening.
• Experience conducting psychoeducational assessments and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a school-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment services exclusively, with no counseling responsibilities.
• Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations, including cognitive, academic, adaptive behavior, and social-emotional assessments to support special education and planning.
• Complete assessment reports, interpret evaluation results, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to inform educational recommendations.
• Serve multiple assigned school sites while maintaining accurate documentation and compliance with state and district requirements.

Skills

Psychoeducational assessments

Report writing

Collaboration with teams

Spanish language (preferred)

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in School Psychology

IL PEL with School Psychologist endorsement

Job description

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Psychologist (Certified) for a local contract job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: School Psychologist (Certified)
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 41 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and reach their full potential! Cross Country Education is seeking dedicated School Psychologists to conduct comprehensive evaluations and collaborate with school teams to support student success throughout the school year in Chicago, IL.

Position Overview

• Provide assessment services exclusively, with no counseling responsibilities.
• Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations, including cognitive, academic, adaptive behavior, and social-emotional assessments to support special education and planning.
• Complete assessment reports, interpret evaluation results, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to inform educational recommendations.
• Serve multiple assigned school sites while maintaining accurate documentation and compliance with state and district requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in School Psychology or a related field
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Psychologist endorsement
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish (preferred for one opening)
• Experience conducting psychoeducational assessments and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a school-based setting

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $54.20 - $55.30 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a School Psychologist, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a guaranteed 36.25 hour workweek and the peace of mind that comes with paid sick leave.

Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

About Cross Country Education

Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution.

We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.