Local Contract School Psychologist; Certified
Listed on 2026-07-09
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Education / Teaching
Psychology, School Counseling & Student Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Cross Country Education is seeking a School Psychologist (Certified) for a local contract job in Chicago, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty:
School Psychologist (Certified) - Discipline:
School Services - Start Date:
08/05/2026 - Duration:
44 weeks - 36.25 hours per week
- Shift: 7 hours
- Employment Type:
Local Contract
Every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and reach their full potential! Cross Country Education is seeking dedicated School Psychologists to conduct comprehensive evaluations and collaborate with school teams to support student success throughout the school year in Chicago, IL.
Position Overview:
- Provide assessment services exclusively, with no counseling responsibilities.
- Conduct comprehensive psycho educational evaluations, including cognitive, academic, adaptive behavior, and social-emotional assessments to support special education and planning.
- Complete assessment reports, interpret evaluation results, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to inform educational recommendations.
- Serve multiple assigned school sites while maintaining accurate documentation and compliance with state and district requirements.
Qualifications:
- Master's or Doctoral degree in School Psychology or a related field
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Psychologist endorsement
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish (preferred for one opening)
- Experience conducting psycho educational assessments and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a school-based setting
Why Join Cross Country Education?
- Competitive Pay:
Earn $54.20 - $55.30 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a School Psychologist, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives. - Generous Benefits:
Comprehensive health coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support long-term financial goals. - Work-Life Balance:
Enjoy a guaranteed 36.25 hour workweek and the peace of mind that comes with paid sick leave.
Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education:
Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services.
Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution.
We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.
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