School Psychologist: Data-Driven Student Support

Illinois Education Job Bank; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EFFINGHAM COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #40 in Effingham, Illinois seeks a School Psychologist for the 2026-27 school year. The successful candidate will conduct comprehensive evaluations, provide mental health support, and collaborate with families, teachers and other professionals to create safe, supportive learning environments.

Requirements include an Illinois Professional Educator License with Psychologist Endorsement, strong communication and problem-solving skills, knowledge of special

Qualifications

• Illinois Professional Educator License with Psychologist Endorsement required.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal Special Education laws, mandates, policies, processes, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and assessments to determine student needs.
• Apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior to help students succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.
• Provide assessment, support, and intervention services; partner with families, teachers, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments; collaborate with community providers to coordinate services.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Data‑based decision making

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License with Psychologist Endorsement

Job description

EFFINGHAM COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #40 in Effingham, Illinois seeks a School Psychologist for the 2026-27 school year. The successful candidate will conduct comprehensive evaluations, provide mental health support, and collaborate with families, teachers and other professionals to create safe, supportive learning environments.

Requirements include an Illinois Professional Educator License with Psychologist Endorsement, strong communication and problem-solving skills, knowledge of special