School Psychologist #ESC9955

Job Description

Job Type : Contract

Location : La Grange, Illinois

Pay : Great Pay!

Job Description

About Us :

At SchoolHiring (Division of ExpertHiring), we champion potential in students and professionals. You’re not just an employee here;

you’re family. We value your role in shaping futures and providing unmatched opportunities to harness your expertise. With each unique school and student, we stand united in our mission to make a lasting impact.

Dive in, be recognized, and let’s shape the future of special education together. Join us today.

Responsibilities :

• Engage in ongoing communication and consultation with administration, staff, and parents.
• Evaluate the student's relevant academic, cognitive, behavioral, and mental health functioning as part of a comprehensive evaluation.
• Participate in building level crisis teams to actively support students in behavioral crisis.
• Support in the coordination and facilitation of building level student service meetings as it relates to special education referrals.
• Schedule and facilitate domain meetings, complete referral forms and related domain paperwork, monitor the completion of the case study evaluation components, and schedule and facilitate eligibility review meetings.
• Monitor completion of case study evaluations (re-evaluations) within the building and participate in IEP conferences.
• Collaborate with the problem-solving team / IEP team to conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop / monitor Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Integrate psychological services into the classroom environment as appropriate.
• Collaborate with IEP teams in the design and implementation of appropriate support accommodations for students.
• Provide support services to parents / guardians as needed.
• Observe students in the instructional environment to help identify appropriate strategies and supports, identify barriers to accommodations, and collect data.
• Work with team members and service providers to set realistic goals, design appropriate instructional strategies and progress monitoring procedures, and periodically evaluate student progress for those receiving special education services.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Proficiently use technology to communicate, produce comprehensive individualized reports, and collect data.
• Participate in district and building level in-service workshops, staff meetings, problem-solving, and PLCs.

Qualifications :

• Professional Educator License with an endorsement as a School Psychologist registered in Region 6.
• Experience preferred working with elementary and middle school students in grades kindergarten through 8th.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and parents and serve on a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

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