Job Description

Job Type : Contract

Location : Glendale Heights, Illinois

Pay : Great Pay!

Job Description

About Us:

At SchoolHiring (Division of ExpertHiring), we champion potential in students and professionals. You’re not just an employee here; you’re family. We value your role in shaping futures and providing unmatched opportunities to harness your expertise. With each unique school and student, we stand united in our mission to make a lasting impact. Dive in, be recognized, and let’s shape the future of special education together. Join us today.

Responsibilities:

• Assess, counsel, and support students and families to improve social, emotional, behavioral, and academic outcomes.
• Collaborate with school staff, parents, and external stakeholders to develop and implement intervention strategies and support plans.
• Conduct formal and informal assessments to evaluate students' academic, behavioral, and emotional needs.
• Administer and interpret psycho-educational assessments in compliance with federal guidelines and timelines.
• Conduct classroom and playground observations to assess student behavior and learning needs.
• Write comprehensive psychological reports, including conclusions and recommendations for intervention strategies.
• Determine special education eligibility by integrating multiple data sources.
• Develop and implement intervention plans to address students' learning and behavioral challenges.
• Design and implement behavioral change programs for individual students as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and staff to ensure effective support strategies for student success.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Consult with school staff and parents to develop intervention strategies and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Serve as a key member of the school crisis intervention team.
• Provide training and guidance to school staff on behavioral management strategies and best practices.
• Support district-wide initiatives related to social-emotional learning and mental health services.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of student assessments, interventions, and progress.
• Ensure adherence to district policies, federal and state education laws, and ethical standards in psychology.
• Complete IEP documentation, social development studies, and progress reports as required.
• Stay informed on best practices in school psychology, assessment tools, and intervention strategies.
• Attend professional development sessions and school improvement activities.
• Participate in school-wide initiatives and events beyond the regular workday as needed.

Qualifications:

• Illinois Type 73 School Service Personnel Certificate, endorsed for Psychology.
• Minimum of a Master's Degree in School Psychology from an accredited institution.
• One year of full-time, supervised internship in a school setting.
• Understanding of child and adolescent development, learning theories, and behavioral psychology.
• Expertise in psycho-educational assessments, including selection, administration, and interpretation of screening instruments.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding special education, IEP development, and student support services.
• Familiarity with behavior management strategies and intervention techniques for students with diverse needs.
• Awareness of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) frameworks.
• Knowledge of ethical and legal guidelines in school psychology, including confidentiality and FERPA compliance.
• Understanding of mental health disorders and their impact on student learning and behavior.
• Familiarity with academic and behavioral intervention strategies for diverse student populations.

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