School Psychologist (Certified) - $46-58 per hour
About the role
Conduct psychological evaluations for K–2 students to determine special education eligibility. Partner with multidisciplinary teams and parents to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and behavioral intervention plans. Provide individual and group counseling to support students' social-emotional development. Participate in staff institute days and meetings to align services with district goals.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychological evaluations for K–2 students to determine special education eligibility.
- Partner with multidisciplinary teams and parents to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and behavioral intervention plans.
- Provide individual and group counseling to support students' social-emotional development.
- Participate in staff institute days and meetings to align services with district goals.
Requirements
- Master's degree or higher in School Psychology
- Active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Psychologist endorsement
- Experience administering cognitive, academic, and social-emotional assessments for young learners
Qualifications
- Passionate about helping students reach their full potential
- Experience working with K-2 students
- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and families
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Skills
- Knowledge of psychological assessment tools and techniques
- Ability to develop and implement IEPs and behavioral intervention plans
- Effective counseling and therapeutic skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Benefits
- Competitive Pay: $46.10 - $58.40 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
- Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match
- Paid sick leave
Pay
- $46.10 - $58.40 per hour
Schedule
- 40 hours per week
- 8 hours shift
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) match
- Paid sick leave
Direct-Ed-IND2
Cross Country Education Job ID #a2m98f7klu4u. Posted job title: School Psychologist - Early Childhood
About Cross Country Education
Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution. We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.