School Psychologist (Middle School) 2026-2027 SY

Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401; Elmwood Park (IL); On-site; USD 47,250 - 57,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

Sick and Personal Leave

Teachers Retirement System

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

A public school district in Elmwood Park, Illinois, is seeking a School Psychologist for middle school. The role entails supporting students academically, socially-emotionally, and behaviorally, as well as collaborating with educational staff. Qualifications include a Master's degree in Psychology, a Professional Educator License, and a School Psychology Endorsement. Responsibilities include conducting counseling sessions and participating in various committees and assessments. The position offers a starting salary of $52,500 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher required.
• Must hold a Professional Educator License.
• School Psychology Endorsement is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support students academically and behaviorally.
• Collaborate with school staff to address academic struggles.
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions when needed.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish and/or Polish)

Collaboration with teachers and parents

Crisis intervention support

Education

Master's Degree or higher in Psychology or Educational Psychology

Professional Educator License

School Psychology Endorsement

Job description

Position Title

School Psychologist (Middle School)

Terms of Employment

Teacher Work Year (181 Attendance Days)

Immediate Supervisor

Director of Student Services and Building Principal

Salary

Starting $52,500 (Per EPET 2024 - 2028 Contract)

Benefits

(per EPET 2024-2028 Contract)

• Board contribution: Sick and Personal Leave
• Teachers Retirement System (TRS) - Standard board contribution 0.58%
• Medical, Vision and Dental
  • Single - 80%
  • Single + 1 - 60%
  • Family - 50%
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance - 100%
• LTD Insurance - 100%

Employee Only Contribution Benefits

• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• 403(b) and 457(b)

Summary

The School Psychologist supports students academically, socially-emotionally, and behaviorally.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in Psychology or Educational Psychology
• Professional Educator License
• School Psychology Endorsement
• Bilingual (Spanish and/or Polish) - Preferred

Job Responsibilities

Intervention

• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to find effective solutions to academic and behavioral struggles
  • Has background in multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS)
  • Conduct classroom observations to gather information and provide recommendations
  • Participate on MTSS committees
  • Participate in the development, management, and implementation of behavior plans as well as in completion of functional behavioral analysis and behavior intervention plans
  • Participate in functional behavior analysis for manifestation determination meetings
• Conduct individual, group, and crisis counseling sessions as appropriate
• Communicate with and refer to outside agencies, hospitals, or clinics when appropriate
• Provide crisis intervention and support services when necessary

Assessment

• Screen and evaluate referred students using:
  • Standardized, appropriate instruments
  • Curriculum-based measurements and authentic, classroom-based assessment techniques
  • Review of student progress and response to targeted interventions
  • Observations and appropriate clinical evaluation
• Write reports which state the evaluation findings and share educational program recommendations
• Participate as a member of the IEP team contributing evaluation findings, providing recommendations for special education eligibility, and collaborating in the development of students' educational plan
• Participate in 504 meetings and implementation when appropriate
• Additional duties as assigned by the Director for Student Services or designee

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computer, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability.