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School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Focused StaffingChicago, IL, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following :

  • Observe students; assess, evaluate, analyze, diagnose, and write psychological reports.
  • Review student records, organize information and determine appropriate assessment battery.
  • Assess students’ cognitive ability, social-emotional development, adaptive behavior, language development, academic achievement, and both academic and social / emotional needs.
  • Participate in the decision-making process regarding special placement of students.
  • Provide diagnostic services, counseling, and recommendations for pupils with special needs.
  • Participate in Individual Education Program meetings with students and parents as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :

  • Knowledge of principles, methods, techniques, strategies, and trends in educational, social, and emotional adjustment assessment functions.
  • Knowledge of applicable and appropriate psychological and achievement appraisal instruments, techniques, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of MTSS
  • Knowledge of evaluation and research techniques, strategies, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of curriculum and instruction programs proven to be beneficial to pupils with special learning needs.
  • Excellent written and oral skills.
  • Ability to communicate well with students, parents, and teachers.
  • Ability to travel to all Chicago Campuses.

    • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred :

  • Five years of successful School Psychology experience preferred.
  • Master’s degree with an emphasis on School Psychology preferred.

    • Education and Experience :

  • A school psychologist must be a certified School Psychologist (NCSP) by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in school psychology, a Professional Educator’s License (PEL) with a school psychology endorsement.
  • 250 hours of practicum in a school setting or child study center; and,
  • A 1200 contact-hour internship lasting a full school year under the direction of a credentialed school psychologist.
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    School Psychologist • Chicago, IL, US