School Psychologist
- Springfield, IL, United States
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
LOCATION: TBD
CONTRACT PERIOD: 187 Days
REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Student Support Services
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree or higher in school psychology or educational psychology, including a minimum of 60 semester hours of psychology
- Completion of a nine-month internship in school psychology
- Professional Educator’s License with School Psychologist endorsement
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide individual psychological examinations, interpret those findings and generate recommendations that will lead to meaningful experiences for the child
- Demonstrate readiness and/or prior training in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
- Participate as a team member in multidisciplinary educational staffings for determination of educational objectives and need for special education placement and/or supportive services
- Provide direct service as appropriate to the needs of the students, individually or as a group
- Participate in parent education and the development of parent understanding
- Consult with teachers and other school personnel in relation to behavior management and learning problems
- With Internship Supervisor(s) supervision, provide crisis intervention services including violence threat assessments and suicide assessments
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication techniques
- Work cooperatively with personnel of school, community, health, and social welfare agencies as a member of a team
- Demonstrate professional growth and development through continued in-service training, observation, and study, particularly with respect to ethical consideration and legal aspects related to school psychology
- Other such duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor and/or Director of Student Support Services
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Until Filled
EFFECTIVE DATE:
First contractual day of the 2026-2027
District 186 187-day calendar
SALARY and BENEFITS: In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement;
Go to the 26-27 SEA Salary to view the SEA Salary Schedule
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Skills
- School psychology
- Learning difficulties
- Crisis intervention
- Communication skills