About this opportunity
Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401 lists this School Psychologist (Middle School) 2026-2027 SY opportunity in elmwood park, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Title
School Psychologist (Middle School)
Terms of Employment
Teacher Work Year (181 Attendance Days)
Immediate Supervisor
Director of Student Services and Building Principal
Salary
Starting $52,500 (Per EPET 2024 - 2028 Contract)
Benefits
(per EPET Contract)
Board contribution: Sick and Personal Leave
Teachers Retirement System (TRS) - Standard board contribution 0.58%
Medical, Vision and Dental Single - 80%
Single + 1 - 60%
Family - 50%
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance - 100%
LTD Insurance - 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 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
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computer, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
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
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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