School Psychologist - Certified 2026-2027 SY

Title School Psychologist – Certified 2026-2027 SY (JobID: 3113) Position Type Special Education Teaching & Support Services / Psychologist Location Various School Locations (High-Needs School) Date Available 07/01/2026 Salary

US$78,021–$119,396

Reports To Director of Special Education and Building Principal Job Description Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, the School Psychologist will be responsible for pre‑referral consultation/intervention/Multi‑Tiered Student Support Team (MTSS), screening and identification of students referred for possible special education services, and providing consultation to staff, students, and parents. The School Psychologist monitors completion of case study evaluations, participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) conferences and problem‑solving meetings, and designs systems, programs and services that maximize students’ social, emotional, and educational success. In collaboration with staff, families, students, and communities the school psychologist promotes effective educational environments. Qualifications Master’s degree in Psychology or related field Valid Illinois Professional Educator’s License with School Psychologist endorsement Experience related to children and family services Knowledge Federal and state laws/regulations regarding special education Record‑keeping techniques IEP preparation and implementation methods and procedures Testing practices, procedures and methods Individual and group counseling techniques Cultural differences in student population Abilities Develop, write and implement comprehensive Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for special education students Utilize various testing techniques, materials, equipment and instruments Prepare and maintain confidential records and files Work confidently with discretion Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others Skills Strong organizational skills Interpersonal communication Counsel effectively with students and parents Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) Participate as a standing member of the RTI/MTSS team within the assigned school Observe students Serve as an assessment specialist: screen at‑risk children for intervention, monitor progress during intervention, and assess instructional strategies Consult with teachers to suggest instructional strategies/interventions Collect information through observations, interviews, surveys, and other methods Research and identify behavioral or emotional patterns Use knowledge to effect positive social, emotional, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental changes in students Support and coach staff to improve overall behavior proficiency Monitor student response to curriculum modification Serve as an instructional intervention specialist: plan interventions and individual education programs based on curriculum components Implement or supervise the implementation of interventions Participate in ongoing training/inservice related to job duties Consult with teachers and other team members on an ongoing basis Assist the special education teacher in writing definite goals for each child Support educational testing in Special Education Classes Suggest changes in curriculum Suggest methods of class management Assist in obtaining needed materials Consult with Department of Mental Health, Mental Health Center, Children’s Center for Behavioral Development, Children and Family Services, Physicians, Hospitals Take part in yearly review staffing regarding each child’s placement needs Conduct a complete re‑evaluation of each child’s placement needs every two or three years Write letters requesting information from cooperating agencies Conduct parent conferences and participate in parent groups Release information to other Districts when the child moves and evaluate information from those districts when the child moves into the District Provide therapy to children with extraordinary needs Consult with principals and teachers in the standard program Participate in in‑service meetings Attend psychiatric consultations (monthly) with Mental Health Center, 708 Board and other professional mental health staff Evaluate children in Districts 188 and 189 Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Special Education Working Conditions Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust and temperature. Frequent interruptions throughout the day. May be exposed to stressful situations. Requires effective critical thinking skills for making observations, reading and writing, communicating. Physical requirements include frequent standing, sitting, walking, occasionally lifting up to 50 lb. #J-18808-Ljbffr East St Louis School District #189