Elementary School Psychologist

Summary of Position

Services of a School Psychologist include, but not limited to, consultation and collaboration, conducting psycho-educational assessments, facilitating the problem solving process/ multi-tiered system of supports model, and participating as a member of the special education team.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Professional Educator License with a School Psychologist endorsement
• Prior experience working as a Psychologist in a school district preferred

Essential Job Functions

I. Assessment, Data Analysis, and Intervention

• Conduct valid intellectual, academic, behavioral, social, and emotional assessments to address referral concerns and diverse student needs
• Facilitate and participate in the screening and benchmarking of students, including administering and interpreting screening instruments
• Analyze academic, behavioral, and social-emotional data to inform appropriate evidence-based interventions
• Design, implement, and evaluate effective programs and interventions for individuals and groups, focusing on social, emotional, behavioral, and instructional needs
• Provide individual and/or group counseling to students to promote positive mental health and address specific challenges
• Participate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of behavior plans at the individual, group, and school-wide levels
• Regularly evaluate students' progress on interventions (progress monitoring)

II. Problem-Solving and Team Facilitation

• Prepare for and facilitate MTSS/ problem-solving meetings, special education team meetings, and other building-level student support meetings
• Facilitate and participate in IEP meetings to determine eligibility and develop appropriate plans for students requiring special education programs and services
• Facilitate the Section 504 process, including evaluations to assess eligibility, participate in meetings and create appropriate student plans

III. Collaboration, Communication, and Professionalism

• Collaborate and consult with staff and student services teams to plan instructional, behavioral, social, and emotional support
• Provide culturally responsive supports to students and families from diverse backgrounds
• Establish and maintain effective written and verbal communication with students, parents, and colleagues regarding student programs and needs
• Serve as a liaison between schools, families, and community agencies
• Maintain records as required by law, district policies, and administrative regulations
• Possess a thorough understanding of state and federal regulations governing the operation and administration of regular and special education
• Uphold ethical and professional standards, and assist in enforcing school rules, district policies, and administrative regulations
• Participate in School Psychology Department meetings and serve on building and district committees as assigned

IV. School and Safety Responsibilities

• Maintain yearly certification for Non-Violent Crisis Intervention de-escalation and crisis management (CPI)
• Assist in crisis preparedness, response, and recovery by utilizing the PREPaRE model
• Correlate School Psychology objectives with the philosophy, goals, and objectives stated by the district
• Be available to students, parents, and colleagues for education-related purposes at designated locations and times, adhering to a workable schedule
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by the administration

Physical Ability

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and run
• The employee will experience occasional lifting and or moving up to 100 lbs, such as lifting a child from the floor
• The employee must be able to push/pull items up to 80 lbs., such as children in wheelchairs

Work Environment

Hazards- Potential exposure to communicable disease and contact with blood and other body fluids; potential exposure to physical injury from aggressive behavior.