Psych: School Psychologist Blue

Job Description

PYSCH:
School Psychologists needed near Blue Island, IL for 2023/2024 School Year.

As one of the nation's largest healthcare staffing companies, we genuinely appreciate the opportunity to pair talented caregivers with the nation s best hospitals/schools and healthcare providers in the positions that make a difference daily. Soliant Health is in search of a qualified and experienced School Psychologist for a full-time position in a school district near Blue Island, IL.

Position

Description:

• Full-Time: 37.5 hours a week
• Dates: 8/17/23 - 05/30/2024
• Caseload: K - 8th Grade
• Onsite only
• Multiple Positions Available
• MTSS process and PBIS systems

Job Qualifications:

• Requires a Master s Level Degree in School Psychology
• NASP certification
• Must have an active School Psychology State License

Responsibilities:

• Advise and assist the principals in a staff capacity in evaluating the quality of teaching and learning consistent with the basic philosophy and goals of the district.
• Provide leadership through the principals in implementing an effective method of supervision and evaluation of teacher performance, with special emphasis being placed on the new teacher.
• Aid the superintendent, Director of Human Resources and principals in the establishment, implementation, and evaluation of policies relative to promotion, transfer and dismissal of instructional personnel.
• Establish and communicate a district-wide philosophy of least restrictive environment for serving special needs students.
• Guide the development and implementation of long-range and short-range plans for achieving special education goals and objectives in alignment with the school district s strategic plan.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations as they pertain to Chapter 14, 15, and Chapter 16 regulations.
• Serve as the District s liaison in all matters concerning Chapter 14, 15 and 16 students served with individualized planning.
• Develop, monitor, and manage 504 service plan agreements.
• Direct special education services for all students with disabilities and ensure that students have access to the school district s core curriculum.
• Monitor the development and implementation of all aspects of the special education program process.
• Coordinates state assessments for special education students in the district and in special education programs.
• Oversee the Extended School Year (ESY) program.
• Assume responsibility for Child Find activities including the coordination of all schools referral activities, screenings and early intervention transitioning students.
• Coordinates special education placements outside of the public school system.
• Coordinates transportation of special education students within the district and in placements outside of the district.
• Collaborate with school-based administrators and central office administrators regarding the discipline of students with disabilities.
• Assume other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive weekly compensation (W-2)
• 401k matching
• Insurance offered:
  Health, Optical and Dental