School Psychologist

Job Details Job ID: 5718324 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Job Title School Psychologist Job Summary: The School Psychologist is directly responsible for the psychological assessment of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral domains utilizing problem-solving and standardized evaluations. The school psychologist monitors the completion of case study evaluations and participates in individual education plan (IEP) conferences and problem-solving meetings, as well as designing systems, programs, and services that maximize students’ social, emotional, and educational success. The school psychologist promotes effective educational environments in collaboration with staff, families, students, and communities. Qualifications: Professional Educator License (PEL) or eligible for an appropriate license Master’s Degree and/or Specialist Degree in School Psychology Bilingual preferred Evaluation: This job's performance will be evaluated per provisions of the Board’s policy on the Evaluation of Staff. Reports to: Building Principal Terms of Employment: This position is based on a 190-day work schedule, with salary and benefits determined by the Board of Education. Employment terms are subject to the guidelines outlined in the Related Service Agreement. Compensation and Benefits: The details of employee compensation and benefits are comprehensively outlined in the Related Service Agreement, a document accessible at the following link: This agreement is a valuable resource for individuals seeking comprehensive information regarding our organization's remuneration and benefits structure. FLSA Status: Exempt Duties and Responsibilities: Collaborates with teachers, parents, and administrators to develop effective academic and behavioral interventions. Participates in Team meetings to assist in interpreting and analyzing student data. Conducts case study evaluations that may include intellectual, academic, and behavioral assessments. Conducts and assists in Functional Behavior Assessments. Assists and participates in the development of Behavior Intervention Plans. Monitors completion of case study evaluations and participates in IEP conferences and problem-solving meetings. Provides guidance and participates in student benchmarking and progress monitoring activities. Conducts classroom observations to identify and recommend intervention strategies. Provides direct social-emotional services such as counseling, social skills training, and crisis intervention. Participates in a professional learning community with various stakeholders, including but not limited to instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources to improve the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established objectives supporting the school improvement plan. Participates in various meetings and professional development activities to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions. Assists with the transition from one grade level to the next. Coordinates and/or collaborates with various individuals/agencies to promote and provide comprehensive services to students and families. Performs other duties and responsibilities as determined by the principal or designee or as needs arise. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must demonstrate knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations applicable to providing occupational therapy services Knowledge of community agencies and referral resources Must have excellent planning and organization skills Must have the ability to work collaboratively with others Must have strong verbal communication skills Must model a desire and willingness to learn continually Physical Demands: The physical demands of this position include frequent sitting and standing for extended periods. Repetitive bending at the waist and kneeling, stooping, and crouching to assist students are also required. Regularly walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices, and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $48,000 to $85,000 salary Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Vicki Larson , Assistant Superintendent 401 N. Division St. Harvard, Illinois 60033 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. 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