School Psychologist for the 2026-27 School Year

Effingham County Chamber; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Effingham Community Unit School District #40 in Effingham, IL seeks a School Psychologist for the 2026-27 school year. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive evaluations, applying mental health expertise, and collaborating with families, teachers, and professionals to support student success.

Requirements include Illinois Professional Educator License with Psychologist Endorsement, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Requires Illinois Professional Educator License with Psychologist Endorsement.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal Special Education laws and policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and assessments to determine student needs.
• Apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior to support students’ academic, social, and emotional development.
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and other professionals to coordinate services and create supportive learning environments.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Data-driven decisions

Special Ed laws

Evaluations

Mental health

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License with Psychologist Endorsement

Job description

School Psychologist for the 2026-27 School Year

EFFINGHAM COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #40, EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS

POSTING OF VACANCY:
School Psychologist for the 2026-27 School Year

Deadline to Apply: November 13, 2026

Requirements:

• Illinois Professional Educator License with Psychologist Endorsement
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates knowledge of local, state, and federal Special Education laws, mandates, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in data-based decision-making and problem-solving for evaluation/assessment purposes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based strategies to develop academic skills, social skills, and life skills.
• 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
• By providing assessment, support, and intervention services to students, partner with families, teachers, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments; and collaborate with community providers to coordinate services for students

Effingham Community Unit School District #40

Location

2803 S. Banker, PO Box 130
Effingham, IL 62401

Job Type

Full-Time