Long-Term Substitute School Psychologist

Position Type:

Student Services/School Psychologist

Date Posted:

11/13/2025

Location:

Deer Path Middle School

Date Available:

03/16/2026

Closing Date:

01/16/2026

Lake Forest Elementary School District 67 is seeking a Long-Term Substitute School Psychologist at Deer Path Middle School from approximately March 16, 2026 to June 5, 2026.

Description: The School Psychologist works in a leadership role to support the success of students academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally as a member of the school community. In this role the school psychologist collaborates with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community for all students. The school psychologist identifies and assesses the learning and development needs for individuals and groups, as well as the environmental factors that affect learning and social-emotional growth. The school psychologist provides interventions to students to support the learning process and maximize student growth socially and academically. The school psychologist assists in the planning, developing and evaluating programs to meet identified learning and social-emotional needs.The school psychologist delivers a planned and coordinated program of psychological services.

Salary & Benefits:

Starting rate: $299.84/Day

No additional benefits associated with this position Qualifications:

Education, Experience, and Licensure (required and preferred)

A current Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Psychologist endorsement)

Experience with 504/IEP writing and implementation preferred

Knowledgeable of RtI/MTSS - academic, social, behavioral, and emotional supports

Experience with administering and understanding psychoeducational assessments

Experience collaborating with outside social service agencies and supports

Experience working in a collaborative team environment Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Understanding of the continuum of services

Ability to initiate and complete work without an inordinate amount of supervision and director

Effective and efficient communicator

Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite, Google Apps for Education, online testing platforms, and school-based processing and management systems

10 month position, with up to 10 additional days, (paid at per diem rate) as determined by Principal/Director of Student Services Essential Functions:

Serves as a member of Student Services Department

Supports 504s through evaluation, case management and implementation

Supports the Intervention Planning Team

Participates in IEP meetings and completes IEP documentation as needed

Participates in the Child Find process and conducts special education initial evaluations and reevaluations

Conducts file reviews

Engages in consultative support and intervention planning

Assists with progress monitoring focused on student growth

Provides consultation and training for faculty and administrators (general and special education)

Conducts FBAs

Supports the creation, revision, and implementation of BIPs

Facilitates direct service group and individual counseling for students with IEP's, 504's, and in the general education setting

Supports students in various school-based programs in special education and general education as determined

Maintains timely communication with the necessary stakeholder groups

Collects data and reports program outcomes

Participates in department and school-wide meetings

Engages in ongoing professional growth and development

Supports district-wide articulation efforts

Provides individual and group counseling

Serves as a member of the Crisis Intervention Team

Supervises School Psychologist Interns and Practicum students

Serves on related committees as determined

Attends and participates in required professional learning

Identify and utilize appropriate tools and methods for assessment and evaluations

Maintains a professional demeanor and respects confidentiality when handling sensitive matters

Utilizes various students information and data systems to conduct

Application Procedure: Interested candidates must apply online. Click here to access the online application.

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