School Psychologist
Location: Wheeling, IL
Category: Healthcare: Non-Clinical
Job Description Apply Now
A great school in the Wheeling, IL area is seeking a School Psychologist for a full-time position for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.
Interested candidates should hold at least a Masters degree in School Psychology and have/eligible to obtain Illinois ISBE-PEL state/educator's license.
School Psychologist Position Details
- Full-time
- Relocation Assistance Available
- Competitive Pay (weekly pay)
- Per Diem (Tax free money if you take as a travel assignment)
- Health Coverage
- 401K Plan
Responsibilities of the School Psychologist
- Administer and/or coordinate the administration of psychological test batteries for children referred to special education including appropriate documentation of due process and filing of timely, accurate reports of same.
- Assist parents and teachers in interpreting test results and translating same into practical learning and behavior problems.
- Provide staff development as needed with regard to assessment behavior, child development, confidentiality rights and procedures and due process as it relates to special education.
- Assist appropriate staff and parents in reviewing, understanding and appropriately applying assessment reports received from other system or agencies.
- Participate in IEP team meetings as assigned.
- Serve as a liaison when assigned between the school system and other social service, advocacy or private agencies and/or examiners.
- Serve as staff advisor regarding psychological/mental health issues.
- Assist with promotion of good staff morale and goals of the system.
Requirements of the School Psychologist
- Valid School Psychologist Certificate and Masters degree required
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in the administration of a variety of psychological educational assessment instruments
- Demonstrate ability to develop positive and effective relationships with students, parents, teachers, principals, and other professionals
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, both in verbally and in writing
- Demonstrate ability to manage time and to complete assigned tasks in an organized and efficient manner
We look forward to working with you!