School Psychologist for the 2026-27 School Year

Iasaedu; 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

School Psychologist for the 2026-27 School Year

Duties

EFFINGHAM COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #40

EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS

POSTING OF VACANCY

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, IL 62401, Ph: 217-540-1502, or submit electronically to employment @unit40.org