School Psychologist | Orland Park, Illinois

Job Description

Take the next step in your school psychology career working in a dynamic, in-person setting near Orland Park, IL. This contract opportunity supports K-8 students across two locations, with a caseload of approximately 60. You'll provide direct and consultative services, ensuring students receive the support they need for academic and social-emotional development.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Psychology or Educational Psychology
• Active Illinois PEL with School Psychologist Endorsement
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a school-based setting
• Demonstrated commitment to core values of educational organizations and advocacy for student success
• Persistent, solution-oriented mindset focused on individualized student achievement

Responsibilities:

• Prevent, assess, identify, and support students' academic and social-emotional needs
• Actively participate on teams such as SPED, 504, and MTSS to facilitate student screening and evaluation
• Ensure compliance with special education, 504, and MTSS timelines and requirements
• Serve as a consultant and lead for multi-tiered systems of support, including progress monitoring for Tier 3 students
• Prepare and present documents/reports within compliance deadlines; participate in 504, IEP, and team meetings
• Request and manage information from external agencies with proper releases
• Maintain documentation for services, collaboration, and progress monitoring as required
• Stay current on evaluation tools and best practices; provide professional development as needed
• Support communication among school teams, parents, and stakeholders about child development and learning disorders
• Uphold confidentiality and adhere to local, state, federal, and organizational regulations

This is a 37.5-hour work week position, delivering essential services in-person to help K-8 students thrive.

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.

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