School Psychologist: MTSS & PBIS Student Support Lead

Springfield School District 186; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield School District 186 is seeking a School Psychologist to provide psychological evaluations, recommendations, and direct services to students in a 187-day contract schedule. The role requires licensure and a strong background in MTSS and PBIS, with collaboration across multidisciplinary staff.

Starting immediately, the position entails crisis intervention duties, parent education, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in school psychology with 60 semester hours.
• Completion of a nine-month internship in school psychology.
• Professional Educator’s License with School Psychologist endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual psychological examinations and interpret findings to generate recommendations for the child.
• Demonstrate readiness and/or prior training in MTSS and PBIS.
• Participate in multidisciplinary educational staffings for determination of educational objectives and need for placement and/or services.
• Provide direct service to students, individually or in groups.
• Participate in parent education and development of parent understanding.
• Consult with teachers and school personnel on behavior management and learning problems.
• Provide crisis intervention including violence threat assessments and suicide assessments with supervision.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication techniques.
• Work with school, health, and social welfare agencies as a team member.
• Pursue professional growth through in-service training and study, with respect to ethical and legal aspects of school psychology.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Director of Student Support Services.

Education

Master’s Degree or higher in school psychology with 60 semester hours

Nine-month internship in school psychology

Professional Educator’s License with School Psychologist endorsement

Job description

Springfield School District 186 is seeking a School Psychologist to provide psychological evaluations, recommendations, and direct services to students in a 187-day contract schedule. The role requires licensure and a strong background in MTSS and PBIS, with collaboration across multidisciplinary staff.

Starting immediately, the position entails crisis intervention duties, parent education, and ongoing professional development.