School Psychologist

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST (202 contract days)
- Location subject to change.

Salary range starting at $64, 475.22 depending on education and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Must hold valid PEL School Service Personnel Certification in the State of Illinois

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in multi-disciplinary, building-based, problem solving teams.
• Assist in the identification and implementation of targeted, research-based, interventions designed to meet specific student needs.
• Assist in monitoring the integrity and fidelity of research-based interventions.
• Assist in the development of individualized behavior management plans utilizing functional behavioral analysis.
• Assist in gathering and interpreting data collected on student progress.
• When appropriate, provide standardized, individual assessment of a child's abilities, learning styles, achievement levels, emotional and social development.
• Interpret results of psychological evaluation for parents, appropriate school personnel and other authorized agencies.
• Participate in eligibility, or child review, conferences and participate in the development and preparation of Individualized Educational plans (IEP's) as required for each child in special education programs.
• See that a conference summary is completed and that all procedural documentation is in place.
• Provide ongoing consultation with parents and school personnel regarding student needs
• Complete case study re-evaluations as needed or mandated.
• Participate in early childhood identification screening process for at-risk children.
• Facilitate communication between parents, school personnel, and other appropriate agencies.
• Provide short-term counseling for children and/ or parents as needed.
• Participate in research, program development and evaluation as needed.
• Conduct in-service training to school personnel concerning areas of social, emotional and learning problems.
• Provide emergency counseling and support to students and staff in the event of a crisis situation.
• Complete other reasonable duties as assigned during the normal school day/ year.

"An Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer"

Salary range starting at $64, 475.22 depending on education and experience.