School Psychologist

Position Type:Student Services/PsychologistDate Posted:3/16/2026Location:Indian Springs School District 109Date Available:2026/27 School YearClosing Date:Until FilledDistrict:Indian Springs School District 109JOB DESCRIPTIONIndian Springs School District #109School PsychologistQualifications:Master's DegreeCurrent tuberculin test and physical certifying capability of performing job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodationsBackground in the development of therapy programs dealing with children and families Proficiency in individual psychological examination, diagnostic techniques and the planning of prescriptive programsDemonstrates aptitude for successful completion of professional responsibilitiesLicensure:Appropriate Illinois State Board of Education License (PEL) with School Psychologist Pre K through Age 21 EndorsementREPORTS TO:Special Education DirectorPERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Client Services1) Provides individual psycho-therapeutic intervention to students needingspecial education placement or programs, or to students with other types ofproblems, behavior problems, social and/or emotional problems2) Provides psycho-therapeutic intervention for parents of the studentsdescribed in #1. Such intervention may include individual, family, and/orgroup psychotherapy3) Provides casework services to students through the development ofIndividualized Educational Programs4) Uses professional psychological skills for the diagnosis, remediation andtreatment of studentsProgram Services1) Coordinates the individual case study as recommended by a staffing andreferral or re-evaluation process. Such study includes the use of standardizedtests and evaluative techniques on an individual basis; consultations withschool personnel, professional personnel outside the school and with parentsregarding students' adjustment and educational programs; observations of thestudent in the classroom or at play; analysis of data; staff conferences; thewriting of reports, and follow-up and re-evaluation2) Makes recommendations as to placements in programs of special education3) Assists in the inservice training of teachers4) Participates as a member of multidisciplinary team affiliated with the programPROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:1) Accepts appropriate share of responsibility for total school operations2) Uses a professional manner in dealing with students parents, co-workers andcommunity3) Performs such other professional duties and responsibilities as may beassigned by the principal and/or district administration4) Other than for serious and/or extended illness, does not exhibit excessive orpatterns of absences exceeding yearly sick leave allotment5) Reports for work day, staff meetings and other time commitments in apunctual manner6) Attends faculty meetings, department meetings, workshops, institute daysand open house as requiredEVALUATION: In accordance with District Policy and Administrative Procedures