School Psychologist

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Observe students; assess, evaluate, analyze, diagnose, and write psychological reports.
• Review student records, organize information and determine appropriate assessment battery.
• Assess students’ cognitive ability, social-emotional development, adaptive behavior, language development, academic achievement, and both academic and social/emotional needs.
• Participate in the decision-making process regarding special placement of students.
• Provide diagnostic services, counseling, and recommendations for pupils with special needs.
• Participate in Individual Education Program meetings with students and parents as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of principles, methods, techniques, strategies, and trends in educational, social, and emotional adjustment assessment functions.
• Knowledge of applicable and appropriate psychological and achievement appraisal instruments, techniques, and procedures.
• Knowledge of MTSS
• Knowledge of evaluation and research techniques, strategies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction programs proven to be beneficial to pupils with special learning needs.
• Excellent written and oral skills.
• Ability to communicate well with students, parents, and teachers.
• Ability to travel to all Chicago Campuses.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred:

• Five years of successful School Psychology experience preferred.
• Master’s degree with an emphasis on School Psychology preferred.

Education and Experience:

• A school psychologist must be a certified School Psychologist (NCSP) by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in school psychology, a Professional Educator’s License (PEL) with a school psychology endorsement.
• 250 hours of practicum in a school setting or child study center; and,
• A 1200 contact-hour internship lasting a full school year under the direction of a credentialed school psychologist.