About this opportunity
Sylvania lists this School Psychologist opportunity in oak lawn, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Our Mission & Strategic Vision
Our mission is to prepare today’s learners for tomorrow's world. We seek to intentionally design an environment where every student is held to high expectations and empowered to reach their full potential as productive, well-rounded humans. Driven by our strategic framework, we are committed to five key pillars of excellence:
Academic Success: Building strong foundations for lifelong learning.
Supportive & Safe Schools: Nurturing student well-being and security.
A Thriving Workforce: Sustaining a dedicated and inspired team.
Operational Excellence: Meeting evolving district needs with efficiency.
Community Engagement: Fostering reciprocal, authentic relationships.
Our Portrait of a Graduate serves as our "north star," expanding the definition of success to include both core academic knowledge and the essential competencies our community identifies as vital for our students to leave ready for their next step within their academic journey, future work, and life. By clearly articulating these student-focused outcomes. The entire School District 123 Strategic Framework and Portrait of a Graduate can be found at: plan.d123.org.
Job Goal
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical demands and working conditions required of this position.
Qualifications
Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with School Psychologist endorsement
Experience as a school psychologist is preferred but not required
Direct Supervisor
Director of Special Education or Designee
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Demonstrate support for the Mission, Vision, and Goals of the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123.
Uphold the established Board of Education policies, regulations, and administrative procedures.
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of child and adolescent development and psychopathology.
Display awareness of governmental regulations and of resources available through the school/district and familiarity with resources external to the district.
Flexibility to manage responsibilities across multiple buildings and programs.
Actively participate as a member of the special education team in evaluating students and determining disabilities when case studies are necessary.
Participate in domain and evaluation conferences.
Communicate and cooperate with colleagues, students, parents, and the community as needed to meet professional standards.
Maintain and improve professional competence.
Assess the academic, functional, social-emotional, and cognitive strengths and needs of students using review of records, observation, interviews, and formal and informal tests.
Consult with parents and staff.
Take a leadership role in facilitating the Multi‑Tier System of Support (MTSS) process.
Maintain appropriate written records.
Participate in meetings and perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Special Education or designee in accordance with the contract and Board of Education.
Utilize technology to promote learning, creativity, collaboration.
Ability to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time.
Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.
Salary
Hours/Day: (CBA – Art. II – Section 10.A)
Months/Year: (CBA – Art. II – Section 10.B)
Salary: Annual Contract
Evaluation
Performance in this position will be evaluated by the Building Principal or designee in accordance with the Board of Education’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
The School Board of Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, homelessness, or disability or other basis prohibited by law in any of its programs, services, activities or employment.
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Worksite address
oak lawn, IL, 60454, US
Who can apply
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