School Psychologist | Vernon Hills, Illinois

Soliant Health; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing

Meals/incidentals

Job summary

Soliant Health is hiring a School Psychologist on a maternity-leave contract in Vernon Hills, IL. The role covers two nearby schools, with an emphasis on psychoeducational assessments and direct student support.

Eligible candidates should hold an Illinois School Psychologist certificate and have experience with elementary-aged students. Bilingual Spanish is valued. In-person collaboration and strong communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Illinois School Psychologist certification.
• Experience working with elementary-aged students (preschool through grade 5).
• Strong assessment, evaluation, and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychoeducational assessments and evaluations.
• Offer direct counseling and support services as appropriate.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop intervention plans.
• Support students, teachers and parents through consultation and advocacy.
• Manage a caseload with an evaluation load that varies by week.
• Assist with smooth handover by joining current psychologist if possible.

Skills

Illinois certification

Elementary experience

Assessment & reporting

Spanish bilingual (bonus)

In-person work

Communication

Job description

Step into a dynamic educational environment supporting elementary-aged students as a School Psychologist on a contract basis. In this role, you'll serve two closely situated schools, Aspen Elementary and the School for Young Learners, providing valuable psychological services to students from preschool through fifth grade. This position covers a maternity leave, beginning January 4, 2027, through March 29, 2027, with some flexibility in dates to accommodate the needs of the district and family.

Your expertise will make a meaningful difference as you conduct student evaluations, collaborate with educators and families, and contribute to a supportive learning atmosphere. This is a wonderful setting for professionals who enjoy hands‑on, face‑to‑face collaboration and are passionate about helping children succeed both emotionally and academically.

What we're looking for:

• Valid School Psychologist certification (Illinois).
• Experience working with elementary‑aged students, preschool through grade 5.
• Strong assessment, evaluation, and report‑writing skills.
• Bilingual Spanish‑speaking skills are highly valued, but not required.
• Comfortable working in‑person, with openness to some flexibility as needed.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Completing psychoeducational assessments and evaluations.
• Offering direct counseling and support services as appropriate.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop intervention plans.
• Supporting students, teachers, and parents through consultation and advocacy.
• Managing a caseload with an evaluation load that varies by week.
• Transitioning into the role alongside the current psychologist for a smooth handover, if possible.

This contract offers 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a daily 30‑minute lunch. Workdays run from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (3:15 p.m. on Wednesdays).

Compensation for this position ranges from $44.92 to $64.92. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.