School Psychologist Jobs

• Position Type: Teachers/Psychologist
• Date Available: 08/01/2023
• Closing Date: Open Until Filled
• Location: Districtwide
• Date Posted: 8/1/2023

School Psychologist / District (Part-Time/Full-Time Available)

Must possess Illinois Educator License

RIEA Teacher Salary Scale

Excellent Benefit Package

Rock Island-Milan School District 41

School Psychologist

Position Information

POSITION TITLE

School Psychologist

DATE CREATED/AMENDED

January 29, 2020

DEPARTMENT

Department of Student Services

LOCATION

Building Assignment

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

Full-Time

APPOINTMENT TERM

9-Months

FLSA: EXEMPT or NON-EXEMPT

Exempt

REPORTS TO: TITLE of POSITION SUPERVISOR

Director of Student Services with assigned building Principal

Other Information

Rock Island, Illinois Education Association (RI-IEA) Bargaining Agent/Agreement

POSITION SUMMARY INFORMATION: Essential Duties and Requirement Details

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Summary

Works to support the success of students academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. Collaborates with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community for all students. Identifies and assesses the learning, development, and adjustment characteristics and needs of individuals and groups, as well as the environmental factors that affect learning and adjustment.

Provides interventions to students to support the teaching process and maximize learning and adjustment. Assists in the planning, developing and evaluating programs to meet identified learning and adjustment needs. Delivers a planned and coordinated program of psychological services.

Required Education

• An Illinois school psychologist must complete a graduate program that confers at least a Master's degree. The program may be in school psychology or educational psychology; if the latter, a specialization in school psychology.
• Master in School Psychology

Certifications, And Licenses

• Professional Education License (PEL) from the Illinois State Board of Education
• School Psychologist Endorsement

Required Experience/Qualifications

Incumbents must have successful experience working with culturally diverse families and communities or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening the engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And/or Abilities

• Knowledge of learning processes, appropriate instructional interventions to meet students' needs, and the ability to implement and assess their effectiveness.
• Skilled in collaboration-working with building problem-solving teams
• Knowledge of assessment methods; systematic processes to collect data, translate assessment results into empirically-based decisions about service delivery, and evaluate outcomes of services.
• Knowledge of behavioral mental health, collaborative and/or consultation models and methods and their application

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Sitting most of the day. Lifting no more than 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Acknowledgments

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data related to school improvement, student outcomes, and accountability requirements of a School Psychologist.
• Implement school-wide prevention programs that help maintain positive school climates conducive to learning.
• Refers individuals to community agencies to secure medical, vocational, or social services for child or family.
• Carries out research to aid in the introduction of programs in schools to meet the current psychological, educational, and sociological needs of children.
• Serves as a consultant to the school board, superintendent, administrative committees, and parent-teacher groups in matters involving psychological services within the educational system or school.
• Advises teachers and other school personnel on methods to enhance school and classroom atmosphere to provide a motivating educational environment.
• Conducts diagnostic studies to identify a child's needs, limitations, and potentials. Observing the child in the classroom and at play, studying school records, consulting with parents and school personnel, and administering and interpreting diagnostic findings.
• Plans special placement or other treatment programs.
• Counsels pupils individually and in groups to assist pupils in achieving personal, social, and emotional support.
• Provide counseling, instruction, and mentoring for those struggling with social, emotional, and behavioral problems.
• Participates in planning remedial classes and testing programs designed to meet the needs of students.

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