School Psychologist

Posting Date

Jan 2, 2026, 10:11:24 AM

Central-42 West Madison Street (Ofc Students w/Disab-RSP)

Union Position

Exempt

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world‑class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community.

Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students – student‑centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience.

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) works to support networks, schools, and families with all issues related to special education including instruction, interventions, and legal and compliance support. OSD provides the tools and resources to ensure that all students with disabilities receive a high‑quality public education that prepares students for success. OSD supports networks, schools, and families with all issues related to special education, including instruction, interventions, and legal and compliance support.

Reporting to the RSP Manager, Psychology, the School Psychologist assists students by screening for early intervention and identification as well as administering diagnostic and curriculum‑based assessments as a member of the problem‑solving team. School Psychologists also provide crisis intervention as well as individual and group intervention services supporting mental health issues for students, school personnel and community/family.

• Provide screening for early intervention and identification.
• Administer diagnostic and curriculum‑based assessments.
• Provide crisis, individual and group interventions as appropriate.
• Conduct professional development/training and workshops for teachers, administrators, and other school personnel.
• Provide consultative services related to school and problem solving in the areas of instruction and social/emotional learning and behavior.
• Assist with the coordination of community referrals, language and culture, etc.

• Applicants must have been awarded from an accredited college or university a master’s degree in school psychology.
• Applicants must also hold a valid Professional Educator License with an Endorsement in School Psychology. (
  
  Note:
  
  Certificate(s) must show a current registration date.)

CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:

• Medical Plan Options
• Pharmacy
• Vision
• Behavioral Health & EAP
• Employee Wellness Program

• Basic Life Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pension Plans
• Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Spot Pet Insurance

• CPS values the well‑being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies.

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:
Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part‑time positions; however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.

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