Certified - School Psychologist

About the role

To provide comprehensive school psychological services to parents, teachers, children and administrators in the Unit 5 school District.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individualized assessments and screenings as a part of an evaluation for special education, Section 504 eligibility, or through the MTSS process, including evaluation of cognitive abilities, academic achievement, independent functioning, and social/emotional skills.
• Provide recommendations to school personnel for academic intervention, modifications and accommodations, behavioral supports, Section 504 eligibility, and special educational services and placement.
• Conduct individual or group counseling and/or social-emotional intervention for students based on MTSS (Multi Tiered System of Support) and/or IEP determined needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary staff conferences as requested for MTSS, evaluation referrals, and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Provide consultation services to parents, teachers, school personnel and community agencies, which may include in-service training for building staff.
• Serve as data manager for progress monitoring tier 3 and special education students, including supporting staff members in completing progress monitoring assessments.
• Support building special education team in ensuring legal timelines are met for the following: responding to requests for evaluations, completing evaluations, conducting three-year reevaluations, and holding annual review IEP meetings.
• Support staff and students in times of crisis, including student crisis intervention, development of safety plans, and use of deescalation strategies.
• Function as school psychologist based on home school of students attending therapeutic day school or alternative placements.
• Participate in Unit 5 in-service trainings and professional learning communities.
• May supervise the training of school psychologist interns in Unit 5 School District.
• Keep informed of new developments in the field.

Requirements

Specialist Degree in Psychology

• Must be familiar with the use of computers including but not limited to electronic mail, the Internet, word processing, and electronic spreadsheets (Microsoft Office).

• Establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with those contacted in the course of work (students, parents, and staff).

• Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.

• Ability to communicate to students, parents and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner.

Qualifications

Compensation: Fully Board Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision available Per the negotiated contract between McLean County Unit 5 and the United Five Education Association, for the 2026-2027 school year the starting salary range for candidates with a Bachelor's Degree is $42,640-$52,319 and is based upon Education and Certified Teaching experience. Candidates with a Master's Degree is $47,756-$61,017 and is based upon Education and Certified Teaching experience.

Benefits

Per the negotiated contract between McLean County Unit 5 and the United Five Education Association, for the 2026-2027 school year the starting salary range for candidates with a Bachelor's Degree is $42,640-$52,319 and is based upon Education and Certified Teaching experience. Candidates with a Master's Degree is $47,756-$61,017 and is based upon Education and Certified Teaching experience.

Pay

Starting salary range for candidates with a Bachelor's Degree is $42,640-$52,319 and is based upon Education and Certified Teaching experience. Starting salary range for candidates with a Master's Degree is $47,756-$61,017 and is based upon Education and Certified Teaching experience.

Schedule

Exempt FTE: 1.0 position