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URGENT: School Psychologist
URGENT: School PsychologistFocused Staffing • Chicago, IL, US
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URGENT : School Psychologist

URGENT : School Psychologist

Focused Staffing • Chicago, IL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Summary :

The School Psychologist provides comprehensive support to students, addressing their academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs within the school environment. The School Psychologist collaborates with teachers, parents, and administrators to promote a positive and supportive learning environment for all students.

Job Responsibilities :

Intervention :

  • Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to find effective solutions to academic and behavioral challenges.
  • Utilize a background in multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) to guide interventions.
  • Conduct classroom observations to gather information and provide recommendations for improving student outcomes.
  • Participate on MTSS committees to contribute to school-wide intervention strategies.
  • Participate in the development, management, and implementation of behavior plans, as well as in the completion of functional behavioral analyses (FBAs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
  • Participate in functional behavior analyses for Manifestation Determination meetings.
  • Conduct individual, group, and crisis counseling sessions as appropriate to address student needs.
  • Communicate with and refer to outside agencies, hospitals, or clinics when appropriate to connect students and families with necessary resources.
  • Provide crisis intervention and support services when necessary to ensure student safety and well-being.

Assessment :

  • Screen and evaluate referred students using a variety of assessment methods :
  • Standardized, appropriate instruments

  • Curriculum-based measurements and authentic, classroom-based assessment techniques
  • Review of student progress and response to targeted interventions
  • Observations and appropriate clinical evaluation
  • Write reports that state the evaluation findings and share educational program recommendations.
  • Participate as a member of the IEP team, contributing evaluation findings, providing recommendations for special education eligibility, and collaborating in the development of students’ educational plans.
  • Participate in 504 meetings and implementation when appropriate to support students with disabilities.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director for Student Services or designee.
  • Qualifications :

  • Certification / License :
  • Master's Degree or higher in Psychology or Educational Psychology.

  • Professional Educator License.
  • School Psychology Endorsement.
  • Compensation : $82 per hour

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