School Psychologist (2316)

School Psychologist (2316) JobID: 5332 Position Type: Student Support Services/PsychologistDate Posted: 10/13/2026Location: Dunlap Grade SchoolDate Available: 08/01/2027 Closing Date: Open until filled. Additional Information: Show/HideThis position is for the 2027-28 school year.Position ObjectiveTo provide data and participate as a member of District teams to help students resolve such personal, emotional, and social problems as interfere with their adjustments to school and their capacity to enjoy the fullest benefits of the education offered to them. Essential Functions:Acts as a case manager for initial case study evaluationCompletes psychological evaluations for initial case studies and re-evaluationsDetermines appropriate evaluation methods to address referral concernsCompletes required paperworkServes on assigned schools' RTI problem solving teamConsults with parents, staff members and/or team membersCompletes psychological and consultation reports within the legal time linesCommunicates needed information with the team membersParticipates in team meetings and staffingsSchedules time and notifies all participants of multidisciplinary conferences and necessary parent teacher conferences Maintains ethical communication and standardsMaintains ethical and professional assessment standardsKeep appraised of current rules and regulations in the areas of special education and social work. Understands public laws which affect education process Additional Functions:Provides assistance/training in behavior management techniquesAssists with methods of curriculum instruction, adaptions/modificationsAssists with crisis interventions as neededProvides in-service as needs arise in assigned areaAttends or participates in professional growth opportunitiesParticipates in district committees as necessary and appropriateOther duties as assigned Qualifications: Master's degree or higher in psychology or educational psychology requiredIllinois Professional Educator License with School Psychologist endorsement required1+ year experience preferred Competencies:Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parentsAdaptable to different work scenarios and schedules. Able to prioritize efforts in order to achieve a student-focused solutionAble to work in various team-oriented work groups to come to a student-focused solutionAll school psychologists are required to understand and follow the National Association of School Psychologists Principle for Professional Ethics Working conditionsMental Demands: calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presentingPhysical Demands: bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting for prolonged periods of time, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity, ability to read and write, ability to speak and understand the English language. Must be able to lift an individual studentEnvironmental Conditions: The work is performed primarily indoors; however, outside work is required on occasion. Travel between buildings is a requirement