School Psychologist in Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description

A fulfilling opportunity awaits those passionate about supporting students’ educational journeys as a School Psychologist at a middle school near Chicago, IL. This onsite, part-time contract role (15–35 hours per week; final schedule still to be determined) focuses on psychoeducational assessments, collaboration, and pivotal support for student success.

In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with the school’s full-time School Psychologist rather than maintaining an independent caseload. Your primary focus will be performing psychoeducational evaluations, actively participating in eligibility and IEP meetings, and providing essential overflow assistance as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Valid licensure/certification as a School Psychologist in Illinois
• Demonstrated experience or graduate training in school-based psychological services, preferably at the middle school level
• Strong understanding of psychoeducational testing and assessment tools
• Proficiency in writing comprehensive evaluation reports and presenting findings to teams
• Ability to work collaboratively with educators, specialists, students, and families
• Effective communication skills when working within multidisciplinary teams

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychoeducational evaluations for referred students
• Participate in eligibility and IEP meetings, sharing evaluation data and expert recommendations
• Offer support for crisis intervention or behavioral strategies as needed
• Collaborate with the full-time School Psychologist to address evaluation overflow
• Complete all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner

Benefits & Perks:

• Flexible part-time opportunities tailored to meet your availability
• Dynamic, collaborative work environment in a supportive school community
• Professional engagement with experienced school mental health specialists
• Rapid interview timeline for quick onboarding

If you thrive on conducting meaningful assessments and value collaborative support in a school setting, we encourage you to apply today and play an important role in shaping positive outcomes for middle school students.

Compensation for this position ranges from $44.92 to $64.92. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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