School Psychologist

Position Type:

Special Education/Psychologist

Date Posted:

5/23/2025

Location:

Hannah Beardsley Middle School

Date Available:

25/26 SY

Closing Date:

Until Filled

District:

Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47 Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a School Psychologist, located at HBMS .20/RBMS .80. The goal of this position is to provide services within the schools that facilitate the growth and development of all students. Responsibilities include providing services to those students whose educational, social, emotional, and/or psychological development is at-risk or restricted due to ability, academic, behavior, social and/or emotional difficulties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Consult and collaborate with staff and parents about program development, prevention measures, early interventions, and assessment of students' difficulties

Serve as a contributing member on building and district level teams (i.e. crisis team, problem-solving/RtI teams, student services building teams, etc.)

Conduct valid educational assessments (both formal and informal), interpret student information for a variety of learning concerns, and communicate in written and verbal formats student needs in understandable terms for staff and parents.

Facilitate IEP meetings, ensure paperwork meets all legal standards, complete state reporting forms, and act as district representative to ensure parents understand their rights and the team recommendations for the provision of special education services and programming

Supervise the provision of special education services

Knowledge of school district general education curriculum and district resources in order to commit resources

Provide individual counseling and/or group experiences with students to help solve problems or develop skills related to learning, development, and adjustment

Participate in the crisis intervention team for individual, school, and/or district wide crisis

Maintain current with research findings and practices relevant to the area of psychology and education

In cooperation with other building staff, planning and conducting in-service presentations or newsletters for teachers, parents, administrators, or community groups to enhance understanding of and services for the educational and psychological development of children

Serve as a liaison between the community and school

Maintain familiarity with legal mandates/laws and ethical standards that influence professional responsibilities

Other duties as assigned SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Professional Educator License

School Psychologist endorsement

A Master's/Specialist Degree in School Psychology, or equivalent

Minimum of 2 years school psychology experience preferred

Effective positive interpersonal communication skills

Fluid report writing ability

Knowledge of standardized tests available at varying development levels

Knowledge of test interpretation and how the results impact student academic performance

Knowledge of policies and procedures involving special education law PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical requirements include sitting, standing, bending, walking. And lifting equipment and materials

Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, interpersonal communication skills, articulation, concentration, confidentiality, and organization

High level of flexibility, articulation, concentration, and confidentially

Please Include: 3 Letters of Reference and/or Credential Packet

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