About this opportunity
Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401 lists this School Psychologist (Elementary School) 2026-2027 SY opportunity in elmwood park, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
School Psychologist (Elementary School) – School Year
Position Details
Position Type: Elementary School Positions/ School Psychologist
Date Posted: 3/20/2026
Location: John Mills Elementary School, 2824 N. 76th Ave.
Date Available: 08/17/2026
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Student Services and Building Principal
Terms of Employment: Teacher Work Year (181 Attendance Days)
Salary: Starting $52,500 (PerEPET Contract)
Board Contribution Benefits (PerEPET Contract)
Sick and Personal Leave
Teachers Retirement System (TRS) – Standard Board Contribution is .58%
Medical, Vision and Dental Single – Board Contribution is 80%
Single + 1 – Board Contribution is 60%
Family – Board Contribution is 50%
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – Board Contribution is 100%
LTD Insurance – Board Contribution is 100%
Employee‑Only Contribution Benefits
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
403(b) and 457(b)
Summary
The School Psychologist supports students academically, socially-emotionally, and behaviorally.
Qualifications
Master's Degree or higher in Psychology or Educational Psychology
Professional Educator License
School Psychology Endorsement
Bilingual (Spanish and/or Polish) – Preferred
Job Responsibilities
Intervention
Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to find effective solutions to academic and behavioral struggles Has background in multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS)
Conduct classroom observations to gather information and provide recommendations
Participate on MTSS committees
Participate in the development, management, and implementation of behavior plans as well as in the completion of functional behavioral analysis and behavior intervention plans
Participate in functional behavior analysis for Manifestation Determination meetings
Conduct individual, group, and crisis counseling sessions as appropriate
Communicate with and refer to outside agencies, hospitals, or clinics when appropriate
Provide crisis intervention and support services when necessary
Assessment
Screen and evaluate referred students using 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 which 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 plan
Participate in 504 meetings and implementation when appropriate
Additional duties as assigned by the Director for Student Services or designee
Equipment and Travel Requirements
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone. Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
FLSA Status
Exempt
Postings current as of 3/26/2026 4:50:56 PM CST.
Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability.
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Worksite address
elmwood park, IL, 60635, US
Who can apply
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