Local Contract School Psychologist; Certified

Position: Local Contract School Psychologist (Certified) - $51-64 per hour
Cross Country Education is seeking a School Psychologist (Certified) for a local contract job in Orland Park, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:
School Psychologist (Certified) Discipline:
School Services

Start Date:

08/17/2026 Duration: 40 weeks 35 hours per week

Shift: 7 hours

Employment Type:

Local Contract Are you a School Psychologist passionate about helping students reach their full potential? Cross Country Education invites you to join our team in Orland Park, IL ! Make a lasting impact this  school year.

Position Overview:

Conduct psychological evaluations for K–2 students to determine special education eligibility. Partner with multidisciplinary teams and parents to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and behavioral intervention plans. Provide individual and group counseling to support social-emotional development in early primary years. Participate in staff institute days and meetings to align services with district goals.

Qualifications:

Master's Degree or higher in School Psychology Active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Psychologist Endorsement Expertise in cognitive, academic, and social-emotional assessment tools for early childhood Why Make a Move with Cross Country Education? Top Compensation:
Earn $50.50 - $64.00 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 your long-term financial goals. Work-Life Balance:
Enjoy a consistent 35-hour work week with paid sick leave . Is It Time for a New Start? Company Website:  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. Direct-Ed-IND2 About Cross Country Education 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.