School Psychologist - Joliet, Illinois

Job Description

Job Description

Step into a rewarding contract opportunity serving K-12 students as a school psychologist in an engaging educational environment for the 2026-2027 school year. This role offers full-time hours (37.5 per week) beginning August 3rd, 2026, and concluding May 28th, 2027. Two distinct positions are available: one based at East Aurora and the other as an itinerant psychologist traveling between Algonquin, Carpentersville, and Hampshire, providing diverse experiences throughout Northwestern Illinois.

Qualifications and Preferred Experience:

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a K-12 School Psychology endorsement
• Master’s degree in School Psychology
• Experience conducting assessments, providing counseling, and collaborating in multidisciplinary teams
• Preferred: Bilingual proficiency in Spanish/English (not required but highly valued, especially for the itinerant position)
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Experience supporting students from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds

Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychoeducational assessments to identify students’ strengths and needs
• Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) in collaboration with school teams
• Provide consultation and intervention services across a range of K-12 settings
• Serve as an advocate for students’ educational, social, and emotional well-being
• Collaborate with parents, educators, and administrators to support student success
• Travel between assigned schools (itinerant role only) to provide needed psychological services

Enjoy making a direct impact in students’ educational journeys while developing your skills in a supportive district. If you are committed to empowering young learners and value professional collaboration, this contract assignment could be the right fit.

If you hold the required credentials and are passionate about school psychology, take the next step in your career—apply today to make a difference for K-12 students in Northwestern Illinois!

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