School Psychologist

Starting Pay Range

Depending on experience

Job Description:

The prime directives of the School Psychologist are to ensure compliance with Special Education law which includes 100% compliance in meeting IEP timelines, conducting assessments, and providing recommendations based on data collection. This position interacts directly with students, parents, and teachers, contributes to the IEP and 504 writing process, and collaborates with MTSS teams. The School Psychologist will collaborate with the Pathways Leadership Team on strategic planning, professional development, along with teacher coaching, and provide any technical assistance with establishing/implementing/utilizing progress monitoring tools.

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:*

• Observe students; assess, evaluate, analyze, diagnose, and write psychological reports.
• Review student records, organize information and determine appropriate assessment battery.
• Assess students’ cognitive ability, social-emotional development, adaptive behavior, language development, academic achievement, and both academic and social/emotional needs.
• Participate in the decision-making process regarding special placement of students.
• Provide diagnostic services, counseling, and recommendations for pupils with special needs.
• Participate in Individual Education Program meetings with students and parents as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of principles, methods, techniques, strategies, and trends in educational, social, and emotional adjustment assessment functions.
• Knowledge of applicable and appropriate psychological and achievement appraisal instruments, techniques, and procedures.
• Knowledge of MTSS
• Knowledge of evaluation and research techniques, strategies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction programs proven to be beneficial to pupils with special learning needs.
• Excellent written and oral skills.
• Ability to communicate well with students, parents, and teachers.
• Ability to travel to all Chicago Campuses.

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred:

• Five years of successful School Psychology experience preferred.
• Master’s degree with an emphasis on School Psychology preferred.

Education and Experience:

• A school psychologist must be a certified School Psychologist (NCSP) by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP),  an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in school psychology,  a Professional Educator’s License (PEL) with a school psychology endorsement.
• 250 hours of practicum in a school setting or child study center; and,
• A 1200 contact hour internship lasting a full school year under the direction of a credentialed school psychologist.

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.