School Psychologist

About the role

MCHENRY COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 15 is seeking a School Psychologist to join our team. The position is currently vacant and will be based at a To Be Determined school.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services to elementary school students.
• Cookordinate or serve as a member of a diagnostic team and educational planning and placement committee.
• Provide psychological and sociological assessment information related to planning for children with special education needs.
• Perform casework services with parents as an integral part of assisting student.
• Increase parents understanding and participation in resolving their child's needs and informing them of appropriate resources available.
• Responsible for writing and implementing individual education plans and have familiarity with response to intervention.
• Maintain accurate and timely records for the purpose of monitoring student progress.
• Assess student progress towards targets and standards for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration throughout the learning process.
• Communicate and collaborate with instructional staff, school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes.
• Understand and use various formal and informal assessment strategies to support the continuous development of students.

Requirements

• Current and Valid Illinois Psychologist Endorsement.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Able to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in Psychology or a closely related field from an accredited institution, along with a current and valid Illinois Professional Educator License.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of special education laws and regulations.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Full health insurance program with major medical.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement for approved graduate programs of study.

Pay

Salary will be commensurate with professional training and experience according to salary schedule.

Schedule

190 Day - Full Time

Benefits

• Full health insurance program with major medical.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement for approved graduate programs of study.