School Psychologist

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Middle School School Psychologist
• Date Posted: 6/25/2026
• Location:
  
  Elm Middle School, 7607 W. Cortland
• Date Available:
  
  08/17/2026
• Closing Date:
  Until Filled
• Terms of Employment:
  Teacher Work Year (181 Attendance Days)
• Immediate Supervisor:
  Director of Student Services and Building Principal
• Salary:
  Starting $52,500 (Per EPET  Contract)

Board Contribution Benefits (Per EPET  Contract):

• Sick and Personal Leave
• Teachers Retirement System (TRS) – Standard Board Contribution is 0.58%
• Medical, Vision and Dental
  • Single – Board Contribution 80%
  • Single + 1 – 60%
  • Family – 50%
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – 100%
• LTD Insurance – 100%

Employee‑Only Contribution Benefits:

• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• 403(b) and 457(b)

The School Psychologist supports students academically, socially‑emotionally and behaviorally.

• Masters Degree or higher in Psychology or Educational Psychology
• Professional Educator License
• School Psychology Endorsement
• Bilingual (Spanish and/or Polish) – Preferred

• Intervention
  • Collaborate with teachers, parents and administrators to find effective solutions to academic and behavioral struggles (background in MTSS)
  • Conduct classroom observations; provide recommendations
  • Participate on MTSS committees
  • Develop, manage, and implement behavior plans; complete functional behavioral analyses and behavior intervention plans
  • Participate in functional behavior analysis for Manifestation Determination meetings
  • Conduct individual, group, and crisis counseling sessions as appropriate
  • Communicate and refer to outside agencies, hospitals, or clinics when appropriate
  • Provide crisis intervention and support services when necessary
• Assessment
  • Screen and evaluate referred students using standardized instruments, curriculum‑based measurements, classroom‑based assessments, review of progress, observations, and clinical evaluation
  • Write reports detailing evaluation findings and educational program recommendations
  • Participate as a member of the IEP team; provide evaluation findings, recommendations for special education eligibility, and collaborate in development of educational plans
  • Participate in 504 meetings and implementation when appropriate
  • Additional duties as assigned by the Director for Student Services or designee

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Exempt

Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability.