School Psychologist - Early Childhood Evaluations FTE - Part-time

School Psychologist
- Early Childhood Evaluations
- Tuesdays

Summary
:
To evaluate and support the global developmental processes of learning and to apply both technical and developmental knowledge of best early childhood practices within the evaluative and pre-k classroom environments.

Reports to
:
Program Coordinator/Administrator

Qualifications
:

• Master's, Specialist, or Doctorate in School Psychology
• A valid Illinois Type 73 Certificate for school psychologist
• Able to utilize available technology to generate reports, manage data, and maintain required student records
• Training and experience in play based assessment is preferred, but not required.
• Valid Illinois driver's license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle in order to drive between service provision locations in member districts

Physical Requirements
:
The job requires light physical exertion (e.g., lifting, carrying materials and/or supplies, sitting on floor/small chairs, driving, clerical tasks while sitting or standing, mobility) with the possibility of occasional moderate exertion (e.g., lifting more than 15 lbs; assisting students or staff during instruction or evaluation). Independent transportation is also required because LADSE staff frequently work in multiple locations within the LADSE community.

Professional Standards
:
Standard practice is to conduct evaluations annually for the first four years, bi-annually. Evaluation: in subsequent years. Evaluations are conducted by a program coordinator or designee.

Description
:
Part-time (0.2 FTE) - Tuesdays

General
:

• Adhere to professional, ethical and legal standards of best practice of psychology in the schools, as dictated by associated organizations, e.g. ISBE, NASP, NAEYC, CEC-DEC, etc.
• Implement practices consistent with Danielson Framework for Teaching.
• Implement LADSE's policies and procedures.
• See Employee Handbook General Duties, Responsibilities, and Competencies.
• Drive own car, or otherwise provide for transportation between assignment locations.

Graduate degree in School Psychology with appropriate Professional Educator License, endorsed in School Psychology.

Employee Benefits
:

• Insurance: health, dental, vision, and life insurance for those who are a 0.8 FTE and above. ~ No insurance benefits for this position since it's not eligible)
• 403b
• TRS / retirement - same as an Illinois public school employee

Benefits Of Working With a Special Education Cooperative
:

• You work in the local school Districts that are supported by LADSE, as well as the individual programs that are run specifically run by LADSE.
• You will have many other school psychologists that you are able to network with and are supervised by a School Psychologist Coordinator that has vast knowledge in school psych.
• There are great professional development opportunities for our psychs, as well as being able to collaborate with a multitude of other special education programs such as various occupational therapists, SLPs, physical therapists, social workers, etc. to broaden your skill set and exposure.
• You will be able to support various students from various backgrounds.
• Enjoy the same retirement and service credit from TRS as all School District psychs, with the advantage of having a large psych unit to support your career growth through mentoring and sharing of advice and ideas.