School Psychologist: Elevate Student Growth & Wellbeing

Illinois Education Job Bank; Villa Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Days

Personal Days

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators seeks a School Psychologist to perform assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations for students to maximize learning and address psychological issues. The role includes individual and group therapy and collaboration with administrators and teachers to tailor supports.

You will identify and place exceptional students, attend PPT meetings, and provide counseling and guidance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child psychology principles and current developments.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychological assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students.

Skills

Child psychology knowledge

Assessment & testing

Student therapy

Differentiated instruction

Record-keeping

Parental communication

Education

Illinois State Certification as a School Psychologist

Tools

Data management software

Job description

• Conducts psychological assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to maximize learning and overcoming psychological issues.
• Conducts individual, group or facilitative therapy for students whose diagnosed problems would benefit from behavior modification or differentiated instruction.
• Assists with the identification and placement of all types of exceptional students.
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with psychological services.
• Attends PPT meetings as needed for students with special needs.
• Serves as a resource and consultant on mental health and child psychology, conducts in-service programs as requested.
• Assists with the school district's dropout prevention efforts.
• Serves as ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of child psychology principles, assessments, methods, behavior modification, etc., and current developments in child psychology.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications

Illinois State Certification as a School Psychologist

Salary/Benefits

What we offer:

• Financial Stability- Minimum starting salary $60,025 (0 previous years of experience) with higher compensation based on experience, education.
• Sick Days and Personal Days
• Medical, dental,vision, and life insurance
• Retirement Plan

How to Apply

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page